Fason v. State

LEHAN, Judge.

We affirm the appellant’s conviction and sentence for carrying a concealed firearm, a violation of section 790.01(2), Florida Statutes (1981), except in the following respect.

In the judgment, appellant was ordered to pay $250.00 in attorney’s fees and $50.00 in court costs, pursuant to section 27.56, Florida Statutes (1981). Because he is an indigent, appellant argues that the portion of the trial court's order assessing such costs is improper.

In Jenkins v. State, 444 So.2d 947 (Fla.1984), the supreme court stated that the assessment of costs and attorney’s fees under section…