Juliano v. State

This appeal requires us to consider the constitutionality of Maryland’s restitution statute, formerly codified at Maryland Code (1957, 1996 Repl.Vol., 2000 Supp.), Article 27, § 807. 1 Appellant, Michael Juliano, contends that the statute eliminates the requirement that the State prove the victim’s entitlement to restitution. For the reasons we shall discuss, that contention fails.

Appellant also complains about the amount of restitution he has been ordered to pay, and the prosecutor’s comments and conduct during his rebuttal to the defense’s closing argument. We discern no abuse of discretion…