State v. Stowers

Roy E. Stowers appeals from a judgment convicting him of fourth degree sexual assault, contrary to sec. 940.225(3m), Stats., upon his plea of no contest.

He argues that the trial court erred in ordering him to pay restitution in the sum of $5,000 to the victim. He claims that the trial court lacked authority to enter the order, that there was no evidence upon which to base such an award, and that the court otherwise exceeded its discretion in making it.

Because the trial court's remarks in ordering the restitution indicate that some unspecified portion of the award was intended as general…