SIMINSKI v. State

CASANUEVA, Judge.

Joseph Siminski appeals the award of restitution imposed upon him. We reverse and remand for another restitution hearing.

Facts

A kind-hearted benefactor aided Mr. Si-minski, who was living in his truck parked in a cemetery, by offering a room in his home until Mr. Siminski’s financial condition improved. Mr. Siminski repaid his benefactor by stealing from him a DVD player and several DVDs, a gas chain saw, and a bench grinder. Based on this, he was charged and pleaded nolo contendere to three counts of dealing in stolen property and one count of grand theft. At the plea…