Daniels v. State

Sandy Daniels appeals the lower court’s denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal and imposition of costs and fees. We affirm the lower court’s denial of the motion for judgment of acquittal and imposition of attorney’s fees. We write solely to address Daniels’ claims regarding certain costs the lower court imposed.

The lower court filled out a form imposing a court cost of $3 pursuant to section 943.25(4), Florida Statutes and an additional sum of $2 pursuant to section 943.25(8), Florida Statutes. Section 943.25(4), Florida Statutes (1993) does not authorize a $3 cost and section…