The Prosecutor's Office, represented by Ángeles Sánchez Conde, is appealing to the Supreme Court to annul the amount of legal costs, which totals €79,942, charged to Álvaro García Ortiz following his conviction for the disclosure of secrets. Sánchez Conde argues that the cost calculation lacks justification, especially due to the relatively modest compensation of €10,000 imposed on García Ortiz. This development raises questions about the appropriateness of charged attorney fees in high-profile legal cases in Spain.

Moreover, Sánchez Conde asserts that the involvement of the Madrid Bar Association in the calculation of costs is unwarranted, suggesting that the financial repercussions outweigh the circumstances of the case. The current appeal underlines ongoing concerns about financial penalties associated with judicial proceedings, particularly for individuals already facing significant legal challenges.

This case reflects broader tensions within the Spanish legal system regarding the treatment of public figures and the financial implications they face in the judicial process, prompting discussions about legal costs and their justification in relation to the accused's circumstances and the nature of the offense.