State v. Sanner, 2007 Ca 13 (3-14-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Brenda Lee Sanner appeals from a judgment of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas, which ordered Sanner to pay restitution in the amount of $167, 940.89 as part of her sentence for theft. On appeal, Sanner argues that the trial court erred in ordering restitution without holding a restitution hearing prior to or at sentencing and without establishing the amount to a reasonable degree of certainty based on credible, competent evidence. For the following reasons, Sanner's sentence will be reversed, and the case will be remanded to the trial court for a hearing on restitution.

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