Amezcua v. State

OPINION

HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

Nature of the Case

This is an appeal from a probation revocation. Appellant, Josie Amezcua, complains that the trial court abused its discretion in revoking her probation and sentencing her to five years imprisonment after she failed to make court-ordered restitution. We affirm the judgment.

Factual Background

In 1988, Amezcua pleaded nolo contendere to aggravated theft. Adjudication was deferred; Amezcua was placed on community service for four years and ordered to pay $25,130.55 to Sacred Heart Academy, in monthly payments of $523.55. In 1992, the State moved…