Home improvement laws — restitution

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Home improvement laws — restitution

Thomas G. Felski appeals from an order for restitution based on his conviction for failing to enter into a written contract for home improvement services contrary to Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 110.05. He argues that the circuit court had no authority to order restitution because the restitution it ordered was not related to the crime of conviction. He additionally argues that even if the circuit court had the authority to order restitution, none was owed because Felski was underpaid by the victims for services he rendered. We affirm the circuit court’s authority to order restitution in this case but remand for further proceedings as to the amount—it is unclear from the record how the circuit court arrived at the amount of restitution it imposed. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1115-CR State v. Felski

Dist II, Walworth County, Carlson, J., Brown, C.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Askins, Martha K., Madison; For Respondent: Weber, Gregory M., Madison; Donohoo, Diane M., Elkhorn