Ette, Eddie Offiong

In his petition for discretionary review, Eddie Offiong Ette, appellant, challenges the judgment of the court of appeals upholding the imposition of a $10,000 fine assessed as part of his punishment for *513 misapplication of fiduciary property. The fine was lawfully assessed by a jury, included in the trial court's written judgment, but not orally pronounced at sentencing. To resolve appellant's complaint, we must address two conflicting rules. On the one hand, a trial court has no authority to alter a jury's lawful verdict on punishment. On the other hand, sentences, including fines, must be…