P. v. Jaime CA2/3
Defendant and appellant Jesus Jaime pleaded no contest to felony leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (b)(2)), commonly known as “hit and run.” The trial court sentenced him to three years in prison and ordered him to pay direct victim restitution. Jaime’s sole contention on appeal is that the restitution orders must be reversed because his criminal conduct, leaving the scene of an accident, did not cause the victim’s injuries and economic damages. In light of our Supreme Court’s recent decision in People v. Martinez (2017) 2 Cal.5th 1093, we reverse the restitution orders and remand for further proceedings.
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