Andrew J. Curtis v. State of Florida

The defendant appeals his sentence entered after a nolo contendere plea. He argues the trial court erred in imposing $2,500 in restitution and a civil lien of $27,000, We affirm as to the lien and reverse as to the restitution.

The State charged the defendant with third degree grand theft of more than $10,000 in value but less than $20,000, and dealing in stolen property. The defendant entered a nolo contendere plea to the dealing in stolen property count and was adjudicated guilty. He did not agree to pay restitution. The trial court sentenced the defendant to eighteen months’ imprisonment…