Hooper v. State

W. JONES, Justice.

I. Nature of the Case

Darren B. Hooper was ordered to pay restitution to the Idaho Industrial Commission’s crime victims compensation account as part of his criminal sentence. After this Court overturned Hooper’s conviction on direct appeal, he moved to have the restitution order vacated and his previous payments refunded. The district court vacated the order, but refused to return the payments Hooper already made, a decision he now appeals.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

In July of 2004, Darren B. Hooper, Appellant, was convicted by a jury of lewd and lascivious conduct…