State of Iowa v. Joseph Anthony Spencer

MULLINS, Judge.

Joseph Spencer appeals his convictions of possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense, as a habitual offender, in violation of Iowa Code sections 124.401(5), 902.8, and 902.9(1)(c) (2016), and eluding, in violation of Iowa Code section 321.279(3)(a), and the sentences imposed. He contends the district court erred in: (1) denying his motion to suppress evidence, (2) imposing an illegal felony sentence on the possession charge, and (3) imposing an illegal fine on the possession charge.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

At approximately 11:50 p.m. on April…