427 So. 2d 398 | Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | 1983
Appellant pled guilty to the charge of grand theft arising out of the theft of a motorcycle. The police observed appellant violating certain traffic laws while riding the stolen motorcycle. They attempted to stop him but he turned onto an interstate highway and a high-speed chase ensued. While attempting to elude police officers, appellant lost control of the motorcycle which was destroyed in the resulting accident.
The appellant eventually pled guilty to grand theft and was placed on probation and ordered to make restitution of $3,800. He raises numerous issues on appeal regarding the restitution. We have considered all of these arguments and conclude that they are without merit and thus affirm the trial court. In doing so, we comment on only one of appellant’s arguments.
Appellant contends that restitution was improper in this case. He argues that the statute in question, Section 948.03(l)(g), Florida Statutes (1979), limits restitution to “damage or loss caused by his offense.” Appellant argues that the destruction of
The order appealed from is hereby affirmed.
AFFIRMED.