Supreme Court dismisses claim for state reimbursement of defense lawyer fees and expenses.

The Supreme Court dismissed the respondent's claim for reimbursement of defense lawyer fees and expenses from the state. The respondent argued that the state should cover costs incurred during court proceedings, while the state contended that such expenses are not recoverable under the relevant statute. The court ruled that the specific provision cited does not mandate state reimbursement for these particular legal costs in this context.