People v. Snow

Opinion

MURRAY, J.

Defendant Ronald Jean Snow pled no contest to false imprisonment (Pen. Code, §§ 236, 237, subd. (a))1 pursuant to a plea agreement. Thereafter, he was placed on probation. After a restitution hearing, defendant was ordered to pay victim restitution totaling $44,994.85, plus interest, for missed work, medical bills, and increased security costs incurred by the victim as a result of defendant’s conduct.

On appeal, defendant contends the amount of the restitution order is not supported by substantial evidence. Defendant further contends the trial court violated the Harvey rule2…