Walker v. State

The appellant, John A. Walker, challenges his conviction and sentence for possession of cocaine. While he raises several issues, we find merit only in his contention that certain costs, fees, and probationary conditions were improperly imposed. We, therefore, reverse and remand on those issues only.

Pursuant to Reyes v. State, 655 So.2d 111 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995), the trial court improperly assessed $300 in court costs against Walker without indicating the statutory basis for such. Those costs must therefore be stricken. The state, however, may seek to reimpose appropriate costs upon remand.

The…