Jones v. State

Rufus B. Jones, Appellant, challenges his conviction and sentence for attempted second-degree murder with the use of a firearm. We affirm his conviction and sentence but reverse as to the imposition of a fine under section 775.083(1), Florida Statutes (2010), and the resulting surcharge under section 938.04, Florida Statutes (2010). Because the trial court did not announce this discretionary fine and the related surcharge individually at the sentencing hearing, the State properly concedes error under the authority of Nix v. State, 84 So.3d 424 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012). Accordingly, we reverse and…