Howard v. State

BOWEN, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Christopher E. Howard, pleaded guilty to arson in the second degree and was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, five of which were suspended. The appellant’s actions resulted in the destruction of the mobile home and all the belongings of the victim, Debra Burrell, and those of her three young daughters. After a hearing, the appellant was ordered to pay $29,945 in restitution to the victim at a rate of $75 per week. This appeal is from the order of restitution.

The appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion in ordering restitution in…