Brenton McNeil, Petitioner v. State of Florida, Respondent

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth District Court of Appeal’s decision that sections 938.08, 938.085, and 938.10(1) of the Florida Statutes require costs to be imposed on a per‑count basis. The Court relied on the plain‑meaning of the statutes, finding the language unambiguous. Justice Pariente dissented, arguing the statutes are ambiguous and should be applied per case. The dissent is noted in the summary.