State v. Post

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Oscar Jones and Jerry Post were appointed counsel for William Thomas Reager, an indigent charged with capital murder. As a result of their representation, Mr. Reager was found not guilty and the charges were dismissed. This appeal concerns the allocation of responsibility for Mr. Jones’ fees and expenses between the state and Independence County. Mr. Post’s fees and expenses are not before us because the county failed to appeal in a timely manner. In response to Mr. Jones’ Motion for Certification of Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, Special Judge Watson Villines…