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State v. LaTray9/28/2000
407, 19-23.
Under the facts of this case, the towing and ambulance services suffered an economic loss because they incurred out of pocket expenses for which they were not reimbursed. Moreover, these expenses were a result of LaTray's criminal conduct. Regardless of whether the services were ordered by the sheriff's deputies on the scene, LaTray's criminal acts created a situation in which ambulance and towing services were reasonably necessary for public safety or for the safety of LaTray himself. The expenditures incurred by the ambulance and towing services were a result of LaTray's crime.
We hold, therefore, that the District Court had authority under § 46-18-241(1), MCA, to order LaTray to pay restitution to the companies that provided these services.
Affirmed.
W. WILLIAM LEAPHART
We concur:
J. A. TURNAGE
KARLA M. GRAY
JAMES C. NELSON
JIM REGNIER
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