People v. Irons

Defendant was convicted of aggravated domestic battery and intimidation. Defendant appealed, arguing, in part, that his sentence was excessive, and his assessments should be reduced. Court sentenced Defendant to the maximum extended term of 14 years in prison for aggravated domestic battery and a consecutive 6-year sentence for intimidation. Defendant argues this was excessive considering his age, 26, at the time of the offense, his “negligible” criminal background, and lack of serious injury to the complainant. Court did not abuse its discretion in sentencing Defendant. While Defendant was young, he: (1) had prior juvenile and adult offenses; (2) had a violent nature and was not able to control his behavior; and (3) had a history of abusing women. Court also found that the sentences was necessary to deter Defendant, because Defendant did not understand the severity of his conduct. State conceded that court erred in calculating Defendant’s fees, and that Defendant was entitled to more presentence custody credit than he originally received.