P. v. Perkins
The jury found defendant Michael Perkins guilty of sale of narcotics (Health & Saf. Code, 11352, subd. (a)).[1] Defendant admitted one prior sale of narcotics conviction alleged pursuant to section 11370.2, subdivision (a). Defendant was sentenced to seven years in state prison, consisting of the midterm of four years plus three years for the prior conviction. He was ordered to pay $1,050 in attorney fees pursuant to Penal Code section 987.8.[2] Defendant timely appealed. Defendant contends substantial evidence does not support the verdict. He further contends the imposition of attorney fees was an abuse of discretion. Respondent agrees the imposition of attorney fees was improper, but contends certain other mandatory fees must be imposed. Court reverse the order for attorney fees, order the additional mandatory fees to be imposed, and in all other respects, affirm the judgment.
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