People v. Medeiros

Opinion

COTTLE, P. J.

Defendant Monica Lisa Medeiros appeals from an order imposing a second term of probation because she was unable to fully pay restitution during the original maximum term of probation. For the reasons stated below, we shall reverse the order reinstating probation.

Factual and Procedural Background

Between November 1985 and June 1986, defendant took 13 blank checks from her employer and forged his signature. She and her codefendants split the proceeds: $6,133.35 to defendant, $80 to her sister Tina and $3,435.57 to one of defendant’s coworkers. On May 21, 1987, defendant…