¶1The trial court erred by imposing court costs and attorney’s fees without determining the defendant’s ability to pay. Jenkins v. State, 444 So.2d 947 (Fla.1984); Lawton v. State, 492 So.2d 404 (Fla. 1st DCA 1986); Walker v. State, 458 So.2d 396 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). Accordingly, the imposition of such costs and fees is reversed and the case remanded for a new hearing upon proper notice to determine the appellant’s ability to pay.
524 So. 2d 739
524 So.2d 739
13 Fla.L.Weekly 1166
Fountain v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided May 13, 1988
District Court of Appeal of Florida · decided 1988-05-13
Cited by 1 later decisions — most recently March 1989
1 state decisions
Relies on 444 So. 2d 947 - Jenkins v. State · 492 So. 2d 404 - Bethune v. State · 458 So. 2d 396 - Walker v. State
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Decided 1988-05-13
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