State v. Hochmuth

Laura Hochmuth appeals the judgment and sentence entered upon her conviction of second-degree kkmapping in violation of Iowa Code section 710.3 (1997). She first argues her guilty plea is invalid because it was based upon an uncharged offense. She next argues Iowa Code section 902.12, which requires that she serve 100% of the maximum sentence without the possibility of parole or work release, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the federal and state constitutions. See U.S. Const, amend. XIV, § 1; Iowa Const, art. I, § 6. Hochmuth also asserts that her trial counsel was ineffective for…