Defendant was convicted following a jury trial of driving while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and five years' probation, and was required to pay a $2,500 fine, the mandatory surcharge and a crime victim's assistance fee.
On appeal, he argues that the $2,500 fine renders the sentence harsh and excessive. We disagree. The record discloses that, at the time of the subject offense, defendant had two prior driving while intoxicated convictions, one...
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