L.O. v. State, 718 So. 2d 155 (Fla. 1998)

Cases | L.O. v. State, 718 So. 2d 155 (Fla. 1998) | 2018

The defendant was found guilty of simple battery and was placed on probation for ninety days and, after a hearing, ordered to pay $1060 in restitution to repair the victim’s tooth. On appeal, the district court affirmed and certified conflict with other district courts. On appeal to the supreme court, the defendant argued that the trial court had no authority to order restitution. The supreme court reaffirmed an earlier decision and held that since the order of restitution had been entered within sixty days of sentencing, the court had authority to determine the amount of restitution at a later date. The order was affirmed.