State v. Gibson

Opinion

TOOMEY, Judge:

¶ 1 Dylan Devon Gibson pleaded guilty to theft by receiving stolen property, a third degree felony. In connection with the offense, the district court ordered Gibson to pay $13,000 in restitution to Rocky Mountain Power (RMP). 2 Gibson appeals, arguing the restitution award is not legally justified. We agree and therefore reverse and remand.

¶ 2 Early in the morning on February 17, 2014, an unknown person cut through the fence of an RMP substation and stole approximately 200 feet of copper ground wire and accompanying brass fittings. Later that day, RMP reported the theft…