Keyshawn D. Sanders v. State of Indiana

Najam, Judge.

Statement of the Case

Keyshawn D. Sanders appeals his sentence after he pleaded guilty to dealing in a narcotic drug, as a Level 3 felony, and possession of marijuana, as a Class B misdemeanor. He purports to raise one issue for our review but actually raises the following two issues:

1. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in failing to find his youth to be a mitigating factor.

2. Whether his sentence is inappropriate in light of the nature of his offenses and his character.

We hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in Sanders’ sentencing. And, because…