Chagnon v. State

Appellant, Karen Chagnon, appeals her convictions of both felony petit theft and hiring a vehicle with the intent to defraud. Appellant claims that double jeopardy precludes her from being convicted of both offenses. Appellant also claims there is no authority to assess a fine when sentenced as a habitual felony offender; the State concedes this issue.1 We reverse and remand to remove the conviction for petit theft and remove the fine.

Appellant hired a taxi with the intent not to pay for the service. She was charged and convicted of hiring a vehicle with intent to defraud under section…