People v. Garcia

The defendant, Carlos Garcia, Jr., was convicted of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 56V2, pars. 1401(aX2), 1401.1). He was sentenced to a 10-year term of imprisonment and an $8,500 fine. On appeal, he argues that there is insufficient evidence to support the $8,500 fine, that he is entitled to $5-per-day credit for his time in jail awaiting trial, and that his 10-year sentence is excessive. We affirm, as modified.

In his first argument, the defendant relies upon several cases based on section 5 — 9—1.1 of the Unified Code of Corrections, under which he…