Luhrsen v. State

OPINION

BARNES, Judge.

Case Summary

Robert Luhrsen appeals his seventy-two-year sentence for Class A felony rape, Class B felony criminal confinement, and two counts of Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. We affirm.

Issues

Luhrsen raises one issue, which we restate as:

I. whether the trial court properly sentenced him to enhanced consecutive sentences; and

II. whether his seventy-two-year sentence is appropriate.

Facts

Shortly before October 6, 2005, T.T. ended her romantic relationship with Luhrsen. In response, Luhrsen set himself on fire. Despite having ended their relationship, T.T.…