Cooley v. State

PARKER, Judge.

Timothy Cooley appeals the order of restitution imposed following his conviction for battery. We reverse because the trial court failed to make a determination that the battery caused the injury which was the basis for the order of restitution.

The state charged Cooley with Count (1) aggravated battery on William C. Geiler, and Count (2) battery on William C. Geiler. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on Count (1) and guilty on Count (2). The trial court entered an order of restitution requiring Cooley to pay $8,814.27 for medical and related expenses, plus $5948 for loss…