Iowa appeals court orders resentencing for Dubuque man convicted on drug charges

The Iowa Court of Appeals has ordered that a Dubuque man be resentenced on his conviction of several drug charges. 43 year old Tyrone Jones was sentenced in September to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine and possession of clonazepam. Jones was arrested on the possession of methamphetamine and cocaine charges in May, and the possession of clonazepam charge in June. His plea agreement outlined a 15-year suspended sentence. The Iowa Court of Appeals filed its opinion Wednesday, vacating Jones’ sentence and ordering a resentencing before a different judge.