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ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT: LORRAINE L. RODTS Special Assistant to the Public Defender Bloomington, Indiana

ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEE: STEVE CARTER Attorney General of Indiana MARA McCABE Deputy Attorney General Indianapolis, Indiana

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF INDIANA
JOSHUA H. FIELD, Appellant-Defendant, vs. STATE OF INDIANA, Appellee-Plaintiff. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

No. 28A04-0511-CR-639

APPEAL FROM THE GREENE SUPERIOR COURT The Honorable J. David Holt, Judge Cause No. 28D01-0111-CF-691

March 21, 2006 OPINION - FOR PUBLICATION

BAKER, Judge

Appellant-defendant Joshua H. Field appeals from the sentence imposed by the trial court following his guilty plea to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, 1 a class B felony. In particular, Field argues that the trial court considered improper aggravating circumstances, erred in weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors, and imposed a sentence that is inappropriate in light of the nature of the offense and his character. Finding that the sentence imposed by the trial court was not inappropriate in light of the offense and Field's character, and finding no other error, we affirm the judgment of the trial court. FACTS On October 31, 2001, Field delivered a tank of anhydrous ammonia to Brandon Chesterfield, who was making methamphetamine in his trailer in rural Greene County. In exchange for the anhydrous ammonia, Field was to receive methamphetamine and cash. Field knew that Chesterfield made methamphetamine and that anhydrous ammonia was a key ingredient in the drug's production. On that same day, police raided Chesterfield's trailer and arrested Chesterfield, Field, and another person who was present at the time. On November 1, 2001, the State charged Field with class B felony dealing in a schedule II controlled substance, class B felony conspiracy to commit dealing in a schedule II controlled substance, class D felony possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture, and class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. A habitual offender enhancement was later added to the charge, which the

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