State v. Ward

DECISION

1 Defendant David W. Ward was convict, ed of aggravated assault, a third degree felony, following his guilty plea. He appeals his sentence, claiming the district court abused its discretion by sentencing him to the statutory prison term of zero to five years, rather than granting probation. We affirm.

T2 Ward argues that the district court failed to properly consider aggravating and mitigating cireumstances. Ward adequately preserved the issues that he raises in this appeal at the time of sentencing. We review the trial court's sentencing decision for abuse of discretion. See State v.…