State Of Washington v. Manuel Gonzales

¶1 Manuel Antonio Gonzales appeals the imposition of a $200 criminal filing fee following his jury trial convictions for bail jumping, obstructing a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest. We hold that the trial court did not err in imposing the $200 criminal filing fee because RCW 36.18.020(2Xh) 1 creates a mandatory legal financial obligation (LFO). We affirm. Gonzales also asks that we waive appellate costs. A commissioner will consider appellate costs in due course. See RAP 14.2.

FACTS

¶2 After a jury found Gonzales guilty of bail jumping, obstructing a law enforcement officer, and…