Matshazi v. State

OPINION

RILEY, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Appellant-Defendant, Sam - Matshazi (Matshazi), appeals his sentence for Counts I and II, rape, Class B felonies, Ind.Code § 385-42-4-1.

We affirm.

ISSUES

Matshazi raises one issue on appeal, which we restate as follows:

1. Whether the trial court properly evaluated his aggravating and mitigating factors. when it imposed an enhanced sentence; and

2. Whether his sentence is appropriate in light of the nature of the offense and character of the offender.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In the spring of 2002, A.D. was a resident at New Hope assisted living home…