Jolly v. State

The appellant, Watson L. Jolly, pleaded guilty on September 14, 1993, to the offense of leaving the scene of an accident. On that same date, he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. That sentence was suspended, and he was placed on three years' probation. According to the probation docket in the record he was fined $250 but no restitution was ordered. Jolly did not appeal from this conviction and sentence.

On August 17, 1995, approximately 23 months after the original sentence was imposed, the state filed a motion with the trial court, seeking restitution in the amount of $1,222.26.…