Gonzalez v. State

The defendant appeals a restitution order entered following her plea to grand theft. She argues the court erred in awarding restitution without legally sufficient evidence to support the value of the items taken. We disagree and affirm.

The State charged the defendant with one count of grand theft between $20,000 and $100,000. The defendant entered a no contest plea. The trial court withheld adjudication, sentenced her to five years probation, and subsequently entered a restitution order.

At the restitution hearing, the victim testified concerning the several pieces of jewelry stolen from her:…