State v. Phillips

Pierron, J.;

Gabriel Phillips pled no contest to one count of felony theft in violation of K.S.A. 21-3701(a)(4), a severity level 9 nonperson felony. He received a 6-month prison term but was granted 6 months’ probation in lieu of his prison term. At sentencing, the district court retained jurisdiction to set the amount of restitution at a future hearing. Approximately 6 months later, Phillips was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $19,127.36. Phillips appeals the order of restitution.

Phillips’ presentence investigation report included the statement of loss by the victim, Doug…