People v. Ortiz

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

Defendant challenges the condition of her probation requiring restitution under Penal Code section 1202.4. We conclude the trial court properly found a nonprofit trade association stood in the shoes of the direct victims of defendant’s crime and was entitled to restitution for economic loss incurred as the result of the defendant’s criminal conduct. We also conclude the amount of restitution ordered was rationally calculated and based on substantial evidence. Therefore, we affirm the judgment.

Facts and Proceedings Below

Defendant Vicenta R. Ortiz was found to have possessed…