People v. Aguilar

Opinion

COLLINS, J.

Defendant Christian Aguilar pled no contest to one count of felony vandalism (Pen. Code, § 594, subd. (a)). The trial court ordered defendant to pay restitution in the amount of $475 to the City of Los Angeles (the City), which paid a contractor to remove the graffiti defendant admitted painting. Defendant now contends the restitution order must be vacated because it lacks a factual nexus to the damage caused by his conduct. We disagree and affirm.

BACKGROUND

In a felony complaint filed August 17, 2015, the District Attorney of the County of Los Angeles alleged that defendant…