M.P. v. State

LaROSE, Judge.

M.P. appeals a judgment and restitution order. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.145(b). M.P. argues, and the State concedes, that he cannot be held jointly or severally liable for $1650 in restitution where the damages occurred independently of his offense. We reverse the trial court’s restitution order.

M.P. pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact to grand theft of a motorcycle, a first-degree misdemeanor. See §§ 777.03, 812.014, Fla. Stat. (2009). Mr. Holland, an acquaintance of M.P., spotted the motorcycle on residential property; a “for sale” sign hung from the motorcycle.…