Kassie Stephenson v. State

Summary

The Texas Sixth Court of Appeals modified the trial court’s judgment to assess $977.50 in attorney’s fees and directed reimbursement or credit for any amount paid above that sum. The judgment was otherwise affirmed, and appellate costs were waived based on the appellant’s inability to pay.

Holdings

1. The trial court's judgment was modified to assess $977.50 in attorney's fees, with reimbursement or credit required for any amount appellant had already paid over that sum.
2. Appellant was not required to pay costs of appeal because she adequately demonstrated her inability to pay.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court's judgment required modification of the attorney-fee assessment.
2. Whether appellant should be required to pay costs of appeal despite her inability to pay.

Disposition

affirmed