People v. Moore

Opinion

SCOTLAND, P. J.

This case illustrates the emotional harm that is often suffered by victims of residential burglary, and the extent to which culprits can be ordered to compensate victims for economic loss resulting from such harm.

Defendant Jason Lee Moore broke into a residence and stole items. One of the victims interrupted the burglary when she arrived home with her sons after picking them up from school. As defendant and his accomplice drove away, one of the sons noted the car’s license plate number, which led to defendant’s prosecution for residential burglary. A jury convicted…