AGID, C.J.
Herbert Richardson appeals the trial court's imposition of costs after a jury found him guilty of assault in the fourth degree. We hold that because the court's order imposing costs was based solely on Richardson's decision to go to trial rather than accepting the State's plea offer, it was improper and we reverse it.
FACTS
Richardson was charged with attempted rape in the second degree, in violation of RCW 9A.28.020 and RCW 9A.44.050...
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