Legal Opinion

Donohoe v. Alachua County

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided August 13, 1982No. AJ-35Published

1Opinion of the Court

MILLS, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of the trial court granting attorney’s fees to Dono-hoe, who, pursuant to Section 27.53(3), Florida Statutes (1979), was appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case. We affirm.

After representation ended, Donohoe filed a motion requesting $3,986.00 in attorney’s fees. Concluding that this amount was excessive, the trial court granted $3,300.00.

Donohoe contends that the trial court erred in refusing to grant him $3,986.00. This contention is without merit. Counsel appointed pursuant to Section 27.-53(3), Florida Statutes (1979),…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Gant v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1968
  2. Stoner v. W. G., Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1973

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