Thompson v. State

The issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in awarding restitution following appellant’s conviction for burglary and grand theft. We reverse, as the trial court awarded restitution based on purchase price without adequately calculating the fair market value of the stolen items.

We review a trial court’s determination of the amount of restitution for an abuse of discretion. Soriano v. State, 968 So.2d 112, 114 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007). The amount of restitution must be supported by competent, substantial evidence. Id. Generally, the amount of restitution is…