People v. Gourd

Defendant pleaded guilty of negligent operation of a vehicle causing homicide, MCL 750.324; MSA 28.556, and was sentenced to serve one year in the county jail and five years probation. In addition, defendant was ordered to pay restitution to Frankenmuth Insurance Company pursuant to § 16(10) of the Crime Victim’s Rights Act (cvra), MCL 780.766(10); MSA 28.1287(766) (10), for no-fault benefits Frankenmuth paid to its insureds as a result of injuries sustained in the automobile accident caused by defendant that formed the basis of his conviction. We reverse.

*495On appeal, defendant contends the…