Appeal dismissed; defendant's defense costs covered by state due to prison sentence and victim compensation obligation.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the defense's appeal against the first-instance judgment regarding the conviction for theft. The defendant argued procedural errors, but the court found no grounds to alter the conviction or sentence. Consequently, the court upheld the original verdict while awarding the defense attorney's fees from the state and exempting the defendant from court costs because his prison sentence prevents employment and he must pay victim compensation.