State v. Huletz

OPINION

BRYNER, Chief Judge.

Dale Huletz was convicted of fourth-degree assault following a non-jury trial before District Court Judge William H. Fuld. Judge Fuld suspended the imposition of Huletz’s sentence on condition that Huletz have no contact with his victim and no similar offenses for a year; in addition, the judge ordered Huletz to pay a fine of $250 and perform forty hours of community service. The state appeals, contending that the sentence is too lenient. We agree and disapprove the sentence. 1

Huletz was convicted of assault for beating his girlfriend, S.M., who lived with Hu-letz…