Garrett v. State

The appellant, Michael Todd Garrett, challenges the trial court’s order directing him to pay restitution in the amount of $37,158.73. We reverse.

The state charged the appellant with grand theft and committing an unlawful financial transaction in violation of sections 812.014 and 896.101, Florida Statutes (1993). The appellant entered a plea of nolo conten-dere to both charges and was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to serve a period of community control followed by probation. The trial court also imposed an order requiring the appellant to pay restitution to the victim as a special condition…