State v. Putney

KAPSNER, Justice. ,

[¶ 1] Robert Putney appeals from an amended criminal judgment ordering him to pay $49,559 in restitution for the victim’s medical expenses related to his aggravated assault conviction. Because the district court did not abuse its discretion in ordering restitution, we affirm.

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[¶ 2] On June 15, 2014, Minot police arrested Putney for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend; The City of Minot charged Putney with simple assault for violating a city ordinance. On June 16, 2014, Putney pled guilty to the charge in municipal court and the court sentenced him to 30 days in jail.

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