State of Iowa v. Andrew William Schlachter

GOODHUE, Senior Judge.

Andrew William Schlachter pled guilty to operating while intoxicated (OWI), second offense, pursuant to a plea agreement. The sentencing court entered a sentence exceeding the sentence the State recommended pursuant to the plea agreement. Schlachter’s counsel did not object to the State’s recommendation, and Schlachter has appealed alleging ineffective assistance of counsel.

I.Background Facts and Proceedings

Schlachter was initially charged with driving while intoxicated, third offense, and other misdemeanor charges. The plea agreement reached between Schlachter, his…