State Of Washington v. Andrew P. Mathers

Filed Washington State Court of Appeals Division Two May 10, 2016 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION II STATE OF WASHINGTON, No. 47523-5-II Respondent, v. ANDREW PATRICK MATHERS, PUBLISHED OPINION Appellant. MELNICK, J. — To an indigent defendant saddled with legal financial obligations (LFOs), it does not matter if the LFOs are labeled mandatory or discretionary. The effects on the indigent defendant remain the same. However, until there are legislative amendments or Supreme Court changes in precedent, we must recognize these distinctions and adhere to the principles…