Opinion ID: 2396996
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Restitution Standards

Text: Redick pled guilty to one count of use, possession with intent to distribute, or sale, of fifty or more unlawful access devices. [4] The Superior Court is required by statute to include restitution as part of the sentence for anyone convicted of this offense. [5] That restitution is to be made in the manner provided in § 4106 of this title. [6] Section 4106 provides that a convicted offender shall ... be liable for direct out-of-pocket losses, loss of earnings and other expenses and inconveniences incurred by victim as a direct result of the crime in addition to the value of the property or property rights lost to the victim. [7] A victim is one who suffers injury or loss as a result of the voluntary act or undertaking of another. [8] Redick does not dispute that Comcast was a victim of his crime. Section 4106 further directs the court to determine the nature and amount of restitution to be made to each victim [i]n accordance with the evidence presented. [9] [R]estitution may be based on those factors which are established by a preponderance of the evidence. [10] Evidence is sufficient if it affords a reasonable basis for estimating loss. [11] Accordingly, a restitution order is reviewed for abuse of discretion. [12] To the extent that a challenge to a restitution order depends upon a legal question, however, that issue is reviewed de novo. [13]