State of Washington v. Joshua James Clark

¶1 — Joshua Clark challenges the timeliness of his trial for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and the court’s imposition of legal financial obligations. Addressing the latter issue in the published portion of this opinion, we conclude that a fine is not a “court cost” that is subject to challenge initially on appeal. The conviction and judgment are affirmed.

FACTS

¶2 Mr. Clark was charged with possessing a stolen vehicle that he previously had owned. The vehicle had been impounded in late 2013 and eventually sold after it went unclaimed at the impound lot. The new owner reported the vehicle…