State v. Patterson
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In this appeal of a restitution order that was cross-filed in a felony case and a dismissed misdemeanor case the Supreme Court declined to grant review in the dismissed misdemeanor case, granted felony review in the felony case, and held that the restitution order in this case was not illegal.
In this case arising from a vehicle collision, the State charged Defendant with a simple misdemeanor. The State also charged Defendant with a felony. Defendant plead guilty to serious injury by vehicle. The court sentenced Defendant to prison but suspended his sentenced and ordered probation. The court further ordered Defendant to pay the victim restitution. Although the court dismissed a misdemeanor case, the court ordered Defendant to pay victim restitution with that case. The court ordered Defendant to pay restitution in the amount of $34,513 and cross-filed the order in both the felony case and dismissed misdemeanor case. The Supreme Court held (1) in the misdemeanor case, Defendant had no right of appeal; and (2) in the felony case, the restitution award was supported by substantial evidence.
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