Windh v. State

VILLANTI, Judge.

John E. Windh appeals his conviction and sentence for one count of manslaughter. We affirm Windh’s conviction and fifteen-year prison sentence without further comment; however, we reverse the restitution order and remand for further proceedings because nothing in the record shows that Windh waived his right to be present at the restitution hearing.1

*151At the conclusion of Windh’s sentencing hearing, the State requested that the trial court award restitution in favor of the victim’s family to cover the victim’s burial expenses. The trial court stated that it was “not sure whether…