Burnes v. State

On this appeal, the defendant’s counsel points out a problem with the public defender’s lien. Orally, the trial judge imposed $150, but in the judgment the judge imposed $250. We therefore remand to the trial judge to determine which amount properly reflects his intent. At that time, the judge should also inform the defendant of his right to a hearing to contest the lien. Also upon remand, the trial judge should impose the mandatory $200 cost required by section 27.3455(1), Florida Statutes. It appears that the judge’s failure to impose it was merely an oversight. Reyes v. State, 655 So.2d…