People v. Sinkler

*104OPINION OF THE COURT

Donald J. Mark, J.

This is an application by the defendant’s attorney, pursuant to County Law § 722-b, seeking compensation in the amount of $2,336.50, consisting of $1,604 for in-court time and $732.50 for out-of-court time, for his representation of an indigent defendant charged with the crimes of attempted robbery, first degree, and assault in the second degree. Counsel claims he is entitled to reimbursement in excess of the statutory limit of $1,200 because of extraordinary circumstances.

Many attorneys tend to equate the time expended in the defense of their indigent…