State v. Carstens

The defendant, Curtis Carstens, appeals the imposition of a $5000 fine following his guilty plea to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, as an habitual offender, in violation of Iowa Code sections 124.401(l)(c), 902.8 and 902.9 (1997). Car-stens argues section 902.9 authorizes the imposition of fines for only certain classes of felons. He contends no fine is authorized where a defendant is sentenced as an habitual offender. See Iowa Code § 902.9(2). We affirm.

Our review of challenges to the legality of a sentence is for errors at law. State v. Sisk, 577 N.W.2d 414, 416 (Iowa…