State v. Patterson

Glenn Patterson appeals the sentences imposed following his guilty pleas to three counts of serious domestic abuse assault. See Iowa Code § 708.2A(2)(b) (1995). Patterson argues the sentencing court erred by designating the county jail as the place of confinement for his consecutive terms of incarceration, which together totaled over one year of imprisonment. See Iowa Code §§ 901.8, 903.4. The State contends there was no error because the court suspended the sentences. We agree with Patterson, affirm the judgment, but vacate the sentences and remand for resentencing.

Patterson pleaded guilty…