People v. Terry

A jury acquitted defendant David H. Terry of criminal damage to property. Defendant appeals the decision of the circuit court of DeWitt County ordering him to reimburse the county for the cost of his public defender’s services. We vacate the recoupment order and remand for further proceedings.

Defendant was charged with the offense of criminal damage to property on June 16, 1987. Bail was set at $1,000 and defendant posted 10% of that amount as bond. An affidavit of assets and liabilities reported defendant was unemployed and married with two children. Defendant had no assets and reported a…