State v. Good

¶1 Danny C. Good appeals from the District Court’s imposition of restitution. The restitution resulted from an assault to which Good pled nolo contendré. We affirm.

¶2 We restate the issues on appeal as:

¶3 1. Are the losses that form the basis for the restitution “pecuniary losses” under § 46-18-243(1), MCA?

¶4 2. Does the restitution constitute an “excessive fine” under Article 2, Section 22, of the Montana Constitution?

¶5 3. Does the restitution constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the United States and Montana Constitutions?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶6 This case arises out of…