State v. Sandifer

VOGEL, Judge.

Richard Sandifer appeals the judgment and sentences entered upon his convictions. He argues the sentencing court failed to exercise its discretion with respect to the imposition of fines.

Scope of review. Our scope of review for defects in a sentencing procedure or for a sentence outside statutory limits is for corrections of errors at law. State v. Thomas, 547 N.W.2d 223, 225 (Iowa 1996). We will not disturb a sentence on appeal unless the defendant shows an abuse of the trial court’s discretion or a defect in the sentencing procedure. State v. Loyd, 530 N.W.2d 708, 713 (Iowa…