What is the test for ordering a state prisoner to reimburse his or her attorney?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gray, B227902 (Cal. App. 2011):
defendant's situation was "unusual" (People v. Lopez (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1508, 1537 ["express finding of unusual circumstances [required] before ordering a state prisoner to reimburse his or her attorney"]), and failed to indicate how the fees were calculated. The evidence established that appellant was on probation, unemployed, owned no vehicle, was receiving government assistance and was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison.
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