Matthew Adam Tawdul v. State of Indiana

── Matthew Adam Tawdul v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 21A-CR-01408 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 13, 2021 Author: Judge Robert Altice County of Origin: Steuben Category: Criminal Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Bailey and Judge Mathias concur Case Summary Matthew Tawdul pled guilty to driving while suspended with a prior conviction as a Class A misdemeanor. The trial court sentenced him to ninety days in custody, one year of probation, and ordered him to pay a $100 public defender fee. On appeal, Tawdul argues that the trial court abused its discretion by ordering him to pay the $100 fee. We reverse and remand. Facts & Procedural History On July 8, 2020, Tawdul was charged with driving while suspended with a prior conviction as a Class A misdemeanor.