P. v. Williams
Defendant pleaded guilty to one count each of perjury by declaration (Pen. Code, S 118, subd. (a), conspiracy (S 182, subd. (a)(1)), filing a false instrument (S 115, subd. (a)), and grand theft (S 487, subd. (a)) in connection with his efforts to transfer title to a residence to himself and his wife. The court sentenced Williams to a determinate prison term of 5 years, 8 months in prison, and, following a contested restitution hearing, ordered him to pay direct victim restitution of $69,465.39 to the residence's owner, Christine Minnifield, and $12,582.57 to Jesse Trujillo, to whom Williams attempted to sell the property. On appeal, Williams contends the restitution award to Minnifield for loss of rental income and payment of certain expenses is not supported by a sufficient factual foundation as to the property's rental value, and other restitution for gross profits would result in a windfall to the victim. Appellant further contends we should modify the restitution award for attorney fees because there is insufficient evidence to establish the fees were reasonable and for legal work related to his unlawful conduct. Court affirm the order.
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