What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Phoenix, Arizona
Hi, I committed a theft while working for a large jewelry retailer in Arizona in 2008; the retail amount stolen was about $1200.00. I was convicted, and sentenced to eighteen months of probation. During the pre-sentence hearing, the victim “XYZ Jewelers” was contacted by the court and asked if any restitution was due. In my pre-sentence report the loss prevention representative stated that no restitution was necessary because all merchandise was recovered. Now over a year later, after I have been released from probation I receive a letter from Palmer, Reifler and Associates, stating that they are representing “XYZ Jewelers” and that because the merchandise was not recovered they are asking that I pay over $16,000 in civil restitution. How is this possible? Is this legal?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Hi, I committed a theft while working for a large jewelry retailer in Arizona in 2008; the retail amount stolen was about $1200.00. I was convicted, and sentenced to eighteen months of probation. During the pre-sentence hearing, the victim “XYZ Jewelers” was contacted by the court and asked if any restitution was due. In my pre-sentence report the loss prevention representative stated that no restitution was necessary because all merchandise was recovered. Now over a year later, after I have been released from probation I receive a letter from Palmer, Reifler and Associates, stating that they are representing “XYZ Jewelers” and that because the merchandise was not recovered they are asking that I pay over $16,000 in civil restitution. How is this possible? Is this legal?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
