State v. Halterman

HUITINK, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals the fine and sentence imposed following his conviction for sexual abuse in the third degree, as a habitual offender, and indecent contact with a child. He claims the district court imposed an illegal sentence by imposing a fine upon a habitual offender. He also claims the court failed to exercise discretion in imposing a fine as part of his sentence for indecent contact with a child. We affirm in part and vacate in part.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Irvin Halterman was charged with sexual abuse in the third degree, in violation of Iowa Code…