Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Fines and Fees
Defendant was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis, after cannabis, a pipe, and a cigar containing traces of cannabis were found in his truck. A cigar is not within the definition of drug paraphernalia, as cigars are traditional means of ingesting tobacco. Court improperly ordered Defendant to pay public defender-fee without first holding hearing on his ability to pay. Assessment of fine was improper as statute providing for its imposition was not in effect at time of Defendant's offense. Mental-health-court fee is a fine. (ZENOFF and BIRKETT, concurring.)