People v. Crisler

Opinion

RAYE, J.

Defendant Robert Lee Crisler was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Defendant’s only contention on appeal is that the trial court abused its discretion in awarding direct victim restitution in the amount of $9,567.82 to the victim’s parents for lost wages, mileage, and parking fees incurred while attending the 15-day murder trial. Defendant claims that because the parents did not testify at trial or otherwise assist the prosecution, the trial court’s award went beyond the language of the restitution statute as well as the intent of…