People v. Verdich

Defendants, Scott and Lauren Verdich, were charged by information in Jackson County with the offense of theft under *150, in violation of section 16—1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 16—1). Defendants were found guilty after a bench trial in the circuit court of Jackson County. The trial court rendered judgment that each defendant pay within 30 days a fine of *50 and court costs, and his or her share of *16.91 plus tax to the victim store as restitution for the items stolen. This amount represents the retail price of the items. Defendants appeal from this judgment.

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