People v. Devine

Following a bench trial, he was found guilty, sentenced to 30 months’ probation and ordered to pay $8,778.95 in restitution to Eugene’s Fireside and Banquet Center. Defendant appeals. We reverse and remand.

From April 1993 through September 1993, defendant worked as a banquet manager at Eugene’s Fireside and Banquet Center located in Morton Grove, Illinois. Defendant also rented a hotel room at Eugene’s as his residence.

On September 18, 1993, defendant managed a wedding reception for the Fousekis family. Despite Eugene’s policy that such events be paid for in advance, on the day of the…