By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//June 4, 2014//
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Criminal
Sentencing — restitution
Patrick L. Hibl appeals from a judgment of conviction for negligent handling of burning material, party to a crime, including a condition to pay $24,220 in restitution to William Eubanks for fire damage to Eubanks’s house. Hibl argues that there was no nexus established between the crime and the damage to the house. Additionally, Hibl argues that the trial court failed to consider Hibl’s ability to pay the restitution. We reject Hibl’s arguments and affirm. This opinion will not be published.
Dist II, Walworth County, Race, J., Neubauer, P.J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Giesen, Charles W., Madison; For Respondent: Weber, Gregory M., Madison; Rea, Haley, Elkhorn