People v. Evens

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard B. Meyer, J.

*393The defendant was convicted by plea on May 30, 2006 of the misdemeanor crime of petit larceny (Penal Law § 155.25). The plea agreement called for the defendant to make restitution or pay reparation (Penal Law § 60.27)1 to the victim. Initially, the parties agreed to have a forensic accountant employed by the New York State Police analyze the records and recommend the reparation amount. The defendant disagreed with the recommended amount and a restitution hearing was held on January 26, 2007.

The defendant’s conviction arises out of her retention of…