People v. Moore
990 N.E.2d 1264
Ill. App. Ct.2013Background
- Defendant Jarmarco Moore pled guilty to two counts of burglary and received probation.
- Probation was revoked, and the circuit court sentenced him to four years in prison.
- At resentencing the court stated bond should apply first to restitution but left the restitution portion blank.
- Original restitution was $517 to Azura Boutique and $2,700 to Brom’s Furs, later reduced to $517 to Azura.
- The State sought to apply bond first to restitution; Moore appeals challenging the restitution and bond ordering.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether a new restitution order existed after probation revocation | Moore’s revocation required a new order; the original restarted. | The court intended a new restitution order by discussing it at sentencing and the State’s request. | Yes; the current order effectively creates restitution. |
| Whether Brom’s Furs restitution was legally unsupported | Brom’s Furs restitution was part of the plea agreement. | No valid agreement to pay Brom’s Furs restitution. | Reduced Brom’s Furs restitution to $517 to Azura Boutique. |
| Whether bond may be applied to restitution before costs | Bond allocation to restitution was permissible under the court’s discretion. | Statute requires bond be applied to costs first. | Void to apply bond to restitution before costs; bond must first pay court costs/fines. |
Key Cases Cited
- People v. Gutierrez, 2012 IL 111590 (Illinois Supreme Court, 2012) (restitution order can be attacked if void)
- People v. Felton, 385 Ill. App. 3d 802 (Ill. App. 3d, 2008) (restitution/plea-based payment limitations)
- People v. McNett, 361 Ill. App. 3d 444 (Ill. App. 3d, 2005) (probation revocation ends original restitution terms)
- People v. Owens, 323 Ill. App. 3d 222 (Ill. App. 3d, 2001) (restitution requires agreement to pay for conduct)
- People v. Resnick, 373 Ill. App. 3d 163 (Ill. App. 3d, 2007) (court may allocate bond to restitution after costs)
- People v. Sweeney, 2012 IL App (3d) 100781 (Ill. App. 3d, 2012) (bond-to-restitution-first analysis validity)
