People v. Moreno

Opinion

BUCKLEY, J.

This case requires us to decide whether the trial court, after a criminal judgment has been entered and affirmed on appeal, may order the defendant to reimburse the state for restitution payments it made to the victim’s family, even though the original sentence had neglected to make any provision for direct restitution. We conclude on the strength of Penal Code section 1202.46 that it may, and affirm the order.

Background

On March 15, 2000, a jury found Robert Aguilar Moreno guilty of first degree murder (§§ 187, 189). It also found true allegations Moreno had committed the…