State v. Youngblood

Defendant appeals his conviction for criminal nonsupport. ORS 163.555. He contends that the court erred by denying his motion for acquittal, because there was no evidence that he had the ability to make support payments. There was sufficient evidence from which the jury could find that element beyond a reasonable doubt.

He also contends that the court erred by assessing an amount for recovery of court-appointed attorney fees in excess of the amount actually expended by the state. The state concedes error, and we agree. The evidence showed that defendant’s counsel received a flat fee of $390…