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State v. Melissa Jo Rogers Burky
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*1 Before GUTIERREZ, Judge; MELANSON, Judge;

and HUSKEY, Judge

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PER CURIAM

In this consolidated appeal, Melissa Jo Rogers Burky pled guilty to possession of methamphetamine, Idaho Code § 37-2732(c)(1); one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, I.C. § 18-8007; and one count of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance, I.C. § 18-8006(1). The district court imposed concurrent unified sentences of seven years, with three years determinate, for possession of methamphetamine; ten years, with three years determinate, for aggravated DUI;

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and five years, with three years determinate, for leaving the scene of an accident. Burky filed Idaho Criminal Rule 35 motions for reduction of her sentences, which the district court granted, retaining jurisdiction. Burky appeals, contending that her sentences are excessive.

Sentencing is a matter for the trial court’s discretion. Both our standard of review and the factors to be considered in evaluating the reasonableness of the sentence are well established and need not be repeated here. See State v. Hernandez , 121 Idaho 114, 117-18, 822 P.2d 1011, 1014- 15 (Ct. App. 1991); State v. Lopez , 106 Idaho 447, 449-51, 680 P.2d 869, 871-73 (Ct. App. 1984); State v. Toohill , 103 Idaho 565, 568, 650 P.2d 707, 710 (Ct. App. 1982). When reviewing the length of a sentence, we consider the defendant’s entire sentence. State v. Oliver , 144 Idaho 722, 726, 170 P.3d 387, 391 (2007). Applying these standards, and having reviewed the record in this case, we cannot say that the district court abused its discretion.

Therefore, Burky’s judgments of conviction and sentences are affirmed.

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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Melissa Jo Rogers Burky
Court Name: Idaho Court of Appeals
Date Published: Jan 17, 2017
Court Abbreviation: Idaho Ct. App.
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