Brimer v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

This case was certified to us by the Court of Appeals pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. Rule 29(l)(c) because it involves the interpretation of Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-4-303 and 16-90-303 (1987). On November 4,1986, the appellant entered a guilty plea to class C felony theft of property as defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 5-36-103 (1987). The trial court held a “sentencing and restitution hearing” on January 12, 1987, at which time the prosecutor recommended restitution in the amount of $138,384.65. The court found that restitution in the amount of $135,000.00 was appropriate. The…