State v. Day

Eric Day appeals his five convictions of shoplifting, third offense and the fines imposed as part of his sentence. On appeal Mr. Day alleges that his convictions should be reversed because he was unrepresented by counsel during one of his prior convictions used to enhance his sentence and that the shoplifting statute unconstitutionally imposes a fine of double the value of the merchandise taken. Because Mr. Day’s allegations are without merit, we affirm both his convictions and the fines imposed as part of his sentence.

Mr. Day was charged with five separate incidents of shoplifting. On July…