Stickles v. State

Stephen Ray Stickles appeals his convictions and sentences for first degree murder and for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer in an agency vehicle at high speed. We affirm in all respects, except as to the trial court’s imposition of costs and fees for the latter conviction.

The state initially charged Stickles separately and the cases were numbered 2007CF002942A (first degree murder) and 2007CF002943A (fleeing or attempting to elude). Later, the state consolidated the cases for trial pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.151(b). As part of sentencing, the…