In this appeal, the sole question presented is whether the trial court had authority to order defense counsel to pay the prosecution's witness fees and expenses incurred upon a continuance granted to the defense. For the reasons we explain, we will conclude the order was unauthorized and void.
Background
This appeal arises against the following procedural background: In January 1988...
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