Legal Opinion
R.C., a minor v. State
Court of Appeals of Alaska
Decided November 23, 2018No. 2625 A-12323PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Judge ALLARD.
When R.C. was fifteen years old, he and another juvenile started a fire on the playground of an elementary school in Anchorage, causing extensive damage. R.C. returned to the playground later that same day and started another fire by himself.
R.C. admitted his conduct and was adjudicated a delinquent minor. Following a restitution hearing, the court ordered R.C. to pay $159,161.17 in restitution to the school district and its insurance company.
On appeal, R.C. argues that the trial court erred in failing to consider his ability to pay when it ordered this restitution amount. R.C.'s…
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