State v. Hall

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

This appeal, before us on petition for review, asks whether retail cost or wholesale cost is the appropriate measure of loss for determining restitution for stolen inventory. Our answer is: “It depends.” We reject a bright-line rule favoring either retail *710or wholesale cost. The sentencing judge must evaluate the evidence, weigh all factors, and consider the facts and circumstances of each case to determine a value that will compensate the victim for the actual loss caused by the defendant’s crime.

Factual and Procedural Background

Defendant…