State v. Bennett

Samantha Bennett appeals the juvenile court's order imposing restitution in the amount of $1,000. Bennett contends that the trial judge abused her discretion in determining that the restitution could be paid out of her monthly Social Security checks even though Bennett has no control over the checks.

Bennett pleaded guilty to one count of second degree burglary. Bennett, then 14, and several other juveniles, had entered her mother's house without permission and taken property valued at about $9,000. The insurance company paid $7,772 of the victim's (Ms. Bennett) claim. Her out-of-pocket…