¶ 20. There is a heavy burden of proof required for claims that sentences violate the Eighth Amendment's protection against cruel and usual punishment and only in rare cases will we make such a finding. McDougle v. State, 781 So.2d 909, 912 (¶ 11) (Miss.Ct.App. 2000). Moody was sentenced to fourteen years in prison, well below the statutory maximum of thirty years for the offense, ordered to pay a fine of $5,000, and placed on five years of post-release supervision.
1984)). As long as the sentence is within the prescribed statutory guidelines, the sentence will not be disturbed on appeal. McDougle v. State, 781 So.2d 909, 912 (¶ 11) (Miss.Ct.App. 2000). The sentence imposed on Salman was within the statutory limits; therefore, this issue is without merit.