Sage v. State

Sean Michael Sage appeals the trial court’s order awarding restitution in the amount of $78,025, after he entered a negotiated guilty plea on charges of dealing in stolen property, grand theft, and false verification of ownership. Sage argues that the trial court erred because the restitution amount was based on speculative valuations and purchase prices, not the fair market value of the items, or other appropriate measure. We agree in part, and reverse as to the restitution amounts awarded for three of the stolen items.

In State v. Hawthorne, 573 So.2d 330 (Fla.1991), our supreme court held:

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