State v. Dexter

The opinion was delivered by

Luckert, J.:

Pursuant to a plea agreement, Gary Lynn Dexter pled guilty to one count of impairing a security interest; six additional counts of impairing a security interest were dismissed. As a condition of probation the district court imposed restitution based on all seven counts.

On direct appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that: (1) the discharge in bankruptcy of the debts which gave rise to the security interest did not preclude an order of restitution; (2) the district court had authority to order restitution on charges dismissed as part of a plea…