State v. Klawonn

CADY, Justice.

Ryan Klawonn appeals the judgment and sentence imposed by the district court following his conviction for involuntary manslaughter in violation of Iowa Code section 707.5(1) (1997). He claims that portion of the sentence which requires him to pay $150,000 in victim restitution pursuant to section 910.3B (Supp.1997) violates his rights under the Excessive Fines, Double Jeopardy, and Due Process Clauses of the state and federal constitutions. He also argues the district court failed to exercise its discretion in imposing the restitution award. We affirm.

I. Background Facts and…