People v. Chappelone

Opinion

RICHMAN, J.

At first blush, this appeal presents what appears to be a relatively straightforward issue: did the trial court properly calculate the amount of restitution owed by husband and wife defendants Yvonne and Michael Chappelone for the theft of a large quantity of retail merchandise from Yvonne’s employer, Target? Upon closer examination, however, this appeal presents numerous complexities, such as how to value merchandise that was already damaged prior to the theft; whether the merchandise should be valued at its retail or wholesale price; and whether the calculation should be…