Stover v. State

ANTOON, Judge.

Raymond E. Stover appeals his sentence, arguing that the trial court eiTed in assessing a lien for the payment of the public defender’s fees. Specifically, Mr. Stover contends that the trial court erred in imposing the lien without first giving him the opportunity to contest the amount at the time of sentencing. We agree.

Rule 3.720(d)(1), Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, provides:

RULE 3.720 SENTENCING HEARING

* * * * * *(d)(1) If the accused was repi-esented by a public defender ... the court shall notify the accused of the imposition of a lien pursuant to section 27.56,…