State v. J.E.B.

J.E.B.1 appeals from the sentencing provisions of two judgments of conviction for first-degree sexual assault and from an order denying his motion for resentencing. On appeal, J.E.B. contends his sentences are invalid because the trial court improperly considered his use of reading materials protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. J.E.B. also argues his sentence is invalid because the *659trial court engaged in "mechanistic" sentencing. We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by factoring J.E.B.'s reading habits into its sentencing decision. We…