State v. Mudra

Mark A. Mudra appeals from his conviction, following a guilty plea, for domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, first offense, in violation of Iowa Code sections 708.1(2) and 708.2A(2)(b) (1993). Mudra contends the district court abused its discretion in failing to state reasons on the record for the particular sentence imposed. We affirm.

Mudra entered a written guilty plea to domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury. The written plea contained a statement that “no promises have been made as to the penalty I will receive if I plead guilty except: A sentence of 4 days in jail with…