State v. Blanton

OPINION

McGREGOR, Judge.

Appellant/defendant James L. Blanton (appellant) contends that the trial court abused its discretion by ordering restitution to the insurance carrier that settled a wrongful death action arising from the criminal conduct of appellant and by ordering restitution for certain funeral expenses. We disagree and affirm.

I

On October 27, 1989, appellant was involved in a one-car accident in which appellant’s passenger, Stephen Thomas (Thomas) was killed. Witnesses saw appellant’s vehicle speeding and swerving prior to the accident. Appellant’s blood alcohol content was .12.

On…