In re Lopez

This claim arises out of a violent crime that occurred on November 25, 1981, as a result of which Jose A. Lopez was killed. The claim is brought by Alicia Lopez, widow of the victim, seeking compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act.

On November 21, 1985, Claimant and Respondent stipulated at a hearing that Claimant is entitled to $2,000.00, the maximum amount of compensation available, for her paid funeral expenses.

The question at issue here is whether Claimant is entitled to an award of crime victims compensation for…