Excessive Restitution – Court Error

By: Derek Hawkins//October 18, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Justin Robert White

Case No.: 2015AP780-CR

Officials: Curley, P.J., Kessler and Brash, JJ.

Focus: Excessive Restitution – Court Error

Justin Robert White appeals a judgment of conviction entered upon his guilty plea to one count of armed robbery. He also appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. He argues, first, that the circuit court imposed excessive restitution. We agree. Second, he argues that the circuit court wrongly denied his postconviction motion for a comprehensive order that covers all of his financial obligations in this case and governs the priority of his payments. Again, we agree. Accordingly, we modify the judgment, reverse the order denying postconviction relief, and remand with directions.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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