Shawn P. Morrell v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)

Issues

[2] Morrell claims that the trial court abused its discretion during sentencing by considering improper factors. More specifically, Morrell raises the following claims:

I. Did the trial court abuse its discretion by improperly citing Morrell's individual risk assessment score as an aggravating factor?

II. Did the trial court abuse its discretion by improperly considering Morrell's juvenile history during sentencing?

Facts and Procedural History

[3] The facts supporting the trial court's judgment of conviction after a bench trial follow. Morrell and his girlfriend A.W. were involved in an…