State v. Thornton

¶1 Cynthia Thornton was convicted of possession of a controlled substance — heroin. The sentencing court imposed a $100 deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) collection fee as a mandatory legal financial obligation (LFO) under RCW 43.43.7541. Ms. Thornton appeals, contending the court erred in imposing the DNA collection fee because she had already submitted a DNA sample for a prior conviction. We find no merit to her contention and affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

¶2 At Ms. Thornton’s April 10, 2014 sentencing hearing, the court imposed certain LFOs including the $100 DNA collection fee. The court then told…