State v. Ashley

Aaron Ashley appeals from a restitution order entered after he was found guilty of second degree assault. We find that the restitution ordered is not for injury or loss sustained as a result of the crime committed as defined by RCW 13.40.190, and reverse the trial court.

Evidence was introduced at trial that on the night in question the victim was assaulted by several juveniles, including Ashley, while riding his moped. That assault resulted in injury and loss to the victim. The victim fled home and related the incident to his friends. Shortly thereafter, the victim and his friends went…