Commonwealth v. Henry (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-116-16)
Restitution must account for defendant's ability to pay and cannot justify extended probation. Retail theft damages measured by replacement value unless Commonwealth proves items would have sold.
Restitution must account for defendant's ability to pay and cannot justify extended probation. Retail theft damages measured by replacement value unless Commonwealth proves items would have sold.
Defendant lawful permanent resident deported after conviction for abuse prevention order violations; trial judges failed to make adequate findings on ineffective assistance claim.