P. v. Carter CA3
Defendant Christopher Stephen Carter challenges a victim restitution order requiring him to pay restitution to the victim’s husband who was not her spouse at the time of the crimes. We reverse the trial court’s order.
After sentencing defendant for committing numerous sex crimes against A.G., defendant’s stepdaughter, over a 12-year period, the trial court ordered defendant to pay victim restitution to A.G.’s husband, Austin. A.G. was not married during the time she was molested, but she was married at the time of trial. Austin accompanied her to California from out-of-state for the trial. Once here, in addition to attending trial, he transported her to and from the airport, court, various meetings with the prosecution team, and a counseling session. He requested, and was awarded, $2,480.11 in restitution for the costs associated with his travel and lost wages.
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