Thorpe v. State

We find no merit in appellant’s contention that the trial court lacked jurisdiction over this matter, and thus we affirm appellant’s judgment and sentence for concealing a child contrary to court order, a violation of section 787.04, Florida Statutes (1988). We agree with appellant’s assertion, however, that the trial court improperly imposed court costs and attorney’s fees against appellant for his defense by the public defender.

Section 27.56(1), Florida Statutes (1983), authorizes assessment of the challenged costs and fees against an indigent defendant after compliance with the notice and…