Kent Akins v. State of Indiana

DARDEN, Senior Judge.

Statement of the Case

Kent Akins appeals the trial court’s order requiring him to pay restitution to the City of Indianapolis. We reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Issue

Akins raises one issue, which we restate as: whether the trial court abused its discretion in ordering Akins to pay restitution.

Facts and Procedural History

On December 15, 2013, Akins struggled with police officers outside of a bar in Indianapolis and was arrested. The State charged Akins with battery on a law enforcement officer resulting in injury, a Class D felony. Ind.Code § 35-42-2-1…