People v. Nilsen

Opinion

ROUSE, J.

Vance Henry Nilsen (Nilsen) appeals from an order entered pursuant to Penal Code section 987.8, granting the People’s motion for reimbursement of defense costs in the amount of $88,352 71. We reverse.

On April 30, 1984, Nilsen was arraigned on a charge of first degree murder. Initially he was represented by retained counsel. On February 15, 1985, pursuant to Nilsen’s representation to the court that he could no longer afford retained counsel, his previously retained counsel was appointed to represent him under the Private Defender Program of San Mateo County. Following a trial…