What is the test for placing a defendant on felony probation and making restitution to the victim?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Peterson, F077135 (Cal. App. 2020):
Appellant also relies on People v. Bernal (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 155 (Bernal). In that case, the defendant was placed on felony probation and ordered to make restitution to the victim. After the defendant's insurer made a payment to the victim and she executed
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