State v. Schmaling

Michael T. Schmaling appeals from an order denying his motion for resentencing or, in the alternative, for a modification of his sentence. Schmaling insists that the trial court erred when it ordered him to pay restitution to Racine County for the cost of fighting a fire and cleaning up after the fire and that he pay the costs incurred by the State in retaining an accident reconstruction expert in preparation for trial. We reverse that portion of the judgment that requires Schmaling to pay restitution for the costs of fire fighting and cleanup because Racine County is not a "victim" of a…