State of Iowa v. Dakota M. Poland

DOYLE, Judge.

A jury convicted Dakota Poland of first-degree kidnapping, second-degree kidnapping, and willful injury. On appeal, Poland challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his kidnapping convictions. He also contends the sentence imposed on his first-degree-kidnapping conviction is unconstitutional as applied to him. Finally, Poland argues the district court erred in assessing court costs to him without making a determination of his ability to pay.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

The events giving rise to Poland's convictions occurred on March 10, 2016, at the home where…