Smith v. Commonwealth

KELSEY, Judge.

James Derrell Smith pled guilty to various charges of burglary and grand larceny. At his sentencing hearing, the Commonwealth presented written statements from victims stating their opinion on the value of the property stolen by Smith. On appeal, Smith argues that the sentencing court erred by relying on these statements in setting the amount of restitution. We disagree and affirm.

I

During a three-month crime spree, Smith burglarized multiple homes and stole various items of personal property from homeowners. He pled guilty to twenty-one burglary and larceny offenses in exchange…