Hayes v. State

The appellant, Rudolph Hayes, challenges the trial court’s judgment and sentence. Although we affirm the conviction, we strike the imposition of certain costs.

The appellant was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a short-barreled shotgun in violation of sections 893.13(6)(a) and 790.221, Florida Statutes (1993). Pursuant to a plea agreement, the appellant pled no contest to the possession of cocaine charge in return for a sentence of probation and he agreed to the entry of a notice of nolle prosequi for the possession of a short-barreled shotgun charge. The appellant also…