State v. Hart

Defendant was convicted of assault in the second degree and sentenced to a 10-year term of imprisonment. Defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $224,462.80 for past and future expenses related to injuries the victim suffered due to defendant’s criminal conduct. The Court of Appeals affirmed without opinion both defendant’s assault conviction and the restitution order. Defendant raises both state and federal constitutional challenges to Oregon’s restitution statutes.

THE FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Defendant was charged with the crime of assault in the second degree. Defendant…