Jose Arcia De La Cruz v. State of Indiana

Najam, Judge.-

Statement of the Case

Jose Arda De La Cruz appeals the imposition of probation fees after his conviction, following a bench trial, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, as- a Class C misdemeanor. He raises one issue on appeal, namely, whether the trial court abused its discretion when it allowed the probation department to assess probation fees against him. In response, the State contends that De La Cruz’ appeal is moot,

We disagree that this appeal is moot. On the merits, we reverse the trial court’s order that the probation department assess probation fees, and we remand…