State of Iowa v. Malorie Lynn Hallock

Summary

The court held that Hallock could challenge for the first time on direct appeal the sentencing court's consideration of a previously undisclosed oral victim-impact statement. It nevertheless affirmed the sentence because the statement was largely appropriate, the record did not show reliance on improper allegations, and the district court considered valid sentencing factors when imposing the maximum prison term. The court vacated the court of appeals decision and affirmed the district court judgment.