State v. Massey

EAGLES, Judge.

Defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in finding that the factors in aggravation outweigh the factors in *68mitigation and imposing the maximum sentence of ten years for the Class H felony, the presumptive sentence for which is three years.

Pursuant to G.S. 15A-1340.4(a)(l), the trial court found the following facts in aggravation:

6. The offense was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.

15. The defendant has a prior conviction or convictions for criminal offenses punishable by more than 60 days’ confinement.

16. Additional written findings of factors in…