Sampson v. State

This is an appeal from an order revoking probation on the grounds of failure to pay costs of supervision and court costs. The trial court’s finding as to appellant’s ability to pay was ambiguous, and the record does not reveal evidence that appellant had ability to pay. On the contrary, the record shows that appellant was adjudicated insolvent prior to the probation revocation hearing and again for the purpose of appeal. This case is factually similar to that of Jones v. State, 360 So.2d 1158 (Fla. 1st DCA 1978), in that regard, and pursuant to that case, we must reverse the order of…