Hodges (Steven) v. State

Second, Hodges contends that the district court abused its discretion by adjudicating him as a habitual criminal and imposing a disproportionate sentence which shocks the conscience. We disagree. The district court has broad discretion to dismiss a count of habitual criminality. See NRS 207.010(2); O'Neill v. State, 123 Nev. 9, 12,

153 P.3d 38, 40

(2007). Our review of the record reveals that the district court understood its sentencing authority and considered the appropriate factors prior to making its determination to adjudicate Hodges as a habitual criminal. See Hughes v. State, 116 Nev.…