State v. Griffin

HOLOHAN, Justice.

Robert C. Griffin, appellant, was tried and convicted of grand theft. His sentence was suspended for two years, and he was placed on probation on the conditions that he make restitution in the amount of $135.16 to the victim, and pay a fine of $220. Appellant paid the fine and restitution, and thereafter he filed notice of appeal from the conviction and sentence.

After the filing of briefs in the Court of Appeals, but prior to the submission of the case to that court for consideration, the appellant died. The Court of Appeals, over the opposition of appellant’s counsel,…