State v. Duckworth

The defendant, Jason Duckworth, appeals from the district court order revoking his probation and imposing sentence. He contends the district court abused its discretion by denying him his right to allo-cution. We affirm Duckworth’s conviction, but vacate his sentence and remand for resentencing.

Duckworth pleaded guilty to forgery in violation of Iowa Code sections 715A.2(l)(a), (2)(a) (1995). The court granted him a deferred judgment and placed him on probation for two years. A warrant was subsequently issued for Duckworth’s arrest on grounds he failed to abide by the terms and conditions of…