State v. Piazza

Defendant appeals from his conviction for failure to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged as a result of a motor vehicle accident. ORS 811.700. Defendant assigns error to the trial court’s imposition of restitution as a part of the sentence. We review sentencing decisions for errors of law. ORS 138.222(4). We vacate the restitution award and remand for resentencing.

Defendant was involved in a two-vehicle collision and was charged by information with violating ORS 811.700, an offense commonly termed “hit-and-run.” Defendant pled guilty to the information, which alleged that…