People v. Padilla-Lopez

1 1 In this case, we accepted certiorari on a statutory construction issue involving the definition of the word "victim" within the criminal case restitution statute, sections 18-1.3-601 to -608, C.R.S. (2011).1 Under that statute, the general assembly has defined "victim" as "any person aggrieved by the conduct of an offender." $ 18-1.3-602(4)(a). The prosecution argues that the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) is a vietim entitled to restitution from Nicolette Padilla-Lopez because it was required to expend funds to provide foster care for her children as a result of her…