Mata v. State

OPINION

HOFFMAN, Senior Judge.

Defendant-Appellant Louis A. Mata, Jr. (“Defendant”) appeals from the trial court’s sentencing order after Defendant pled guilty to battery, a Class C felony, *348Ind.Code § 35-42-2-1.1

On December 23, 2005, Defendant and Jason Romer argued with George Mele at an apartment in Hammond, Indiana. Defendant hit Mele in the face with his fists and kicked Mele. Mele went to the hospital and incurred $2,000.00 in medical bills for his injuries. On December 25, 2005, the State filed one count of aggravated battery, a Class B felony against Defendant.

On May 10, 2006, Defendant…