In the Interest of A.P. v. State

Appellant, A.P., pled nolo contendere to improper exhibition of a weapon, a first-degree misdemeanor. Section 790.10, Fla. Stat. (1991). Adjudication of delinquency was withheld, and appellant was referred to the Juvenile Alternative Services Program (JASP). As sanctions, appellant was required to perform twenty hours of community service, to write an essay, to attend law education class, and to possess no weapon. In addition, appellant was directed to pay costs of $50, pursuant to section 960.20, Florida Statutes (Supp.1992). Appellant contends that section 960.20 does not authorize the…