Stephenson v. State

NAJAM, Judge.

Statement of the Case

[1] Gerald W. Stephenson appeals his conviction for battery, as a Class B misdemeanor, following a bench trial. Stephenson raises three issues on appeal, namely:

1. Whether the State presented sufficient evidence to support his conviction.

*5592. Whether the' trial court abused its discretion in sentencing him.

3. Whether his 180-day sentence for Class B misdemeanor battery is inappropriate in light of the nature of the offense and his character.

[2] We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[3] Jessica Jordan and Stephenson were married for three years before divorcing,…