Owens v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Willie Owens, pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary, and was sentenced to four years’ probation. In addition to the usual conditions of probation, as special conditions Owens was required to reimburse Lowndes County for the expenses incurred for his court-appointed attorney, and to make restitution in the amount of $2,265.22. On appeal, Owens contends that imposition of these two special conditions of probation was error.

Owens was indicted for burglary on September 18, 1987. On October 16, 1987, the trial court appointed counsel for Owens after finding…