State v. Barrett

Harland Barrett, a juvenile, pleaded guilty to the charge of taking a motor vehicle without permission in violation of RCW 9A.56.070. He appeals from the trial court's restitution order requiring him to pay $2,749. The sole issue for determination is whether there was a sufficient causal link between the crime committed by the appellant and the property damage to justify the restitution. We affirm.

RCW 9A.56.070(1), which prohibits taking a motor vehicle without permission, states:

[Ejvery person voluntarily riding in or upon said automobile or motor vehicle with knowledge of the fact that the…