State v. Mason

Timothy Mason has appealed a ten-year, indeterminate sentence imposed upon him for first degree burglary. He contends that the district judge gave inadequate reasons for his sentencing decision and that the sentence was unduly harsh. We affirm the sentence.

*905The first issue, whether adequate reasons were given, presumes that judges must give reasons for their felony sentencing decisions. The Idaho Supreme Court has held that no such requirement exists in this state. See State v. Nield, 106 Idaho 665, 682 P.2d 618 (1984), overruling State v. Nield, 105 Idaho 153, 666 P.2d 1164 (Ct.App.1983) and…