Tindol v. State

Barnes, Chief Judge.

Shamus William Tindol pled guilty to one count of theft by taking a motor vehicle. He was given seven years probation, which was conditioned on his paying restitution. The probation office determined that amount to be $6,700.67, and Tindol thereafter filed a motion for a restitution hearing disputing the amount. Following a restitution hearing, the trial court issued an order requiring Tindol to pay the same amount in restitution to the victim. On appeal, Tindol challenges the award, contending that the trial court erred in: awarding restitution to a person who was not the…