{"id":788,"date":"2022-01-30T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tampacriminallawyer.net\/?p=788"},"modified":"2026-01-08T08:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:19:46","slug":"florida-court-discusses-restitution-in-white-collar-crime-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/florida-court-discusses-restitution-in-white-collar-crime-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Discusses Restitution in White-Collar Crime Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

White-collar crimes generally do not involve physical harm, but they nonetheless cause significant damages. In many cases, the courts will order someone convicted of a white-collar crime to pay restitution for the financial losses they caused. Regardless of the defendant\u2019s resources, such orders will often require the defendant to pay the entire restitution amount immediately, as demonstrated in a recent Florida ruling<\/a> issued in a case in which the defendant was convicted of identity fraud and mail theft. If you are accused of a white-collar crime, it is in your best interest to speak to a knowledgeable Florida white-collar crime defense attorney regarding your rights.<\/p>\n

History of the Case<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reportedly, the defendant pleaded guilty to multiple counts of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft for the fraudulent liquidation of numerous pre-paid college accounts that were owned by other people. She agreed to pay restitution in excess of $40,000 as well. The defendant\u2019s presentence investigation report (PSI) recommended, in part, that upon her release, she be required to make payments towards any unpaid restitution in the amount of $150 per month.<\/p>\n

Allegedly, at the defendant\u2019s sentencing hearing, she requested that the court reduce the amount of the monthly restitution payment. The district court denied her request but verbally advised her it would reassess the monthly amounts owed at a later date if needed. It issued an order requiring her to pay restitution in the amount of $42,500. The written judgment required her to pay slightly more. The government moved to correct the written judgment to state that the restitution amount was due immediately. The defendant opposed the motion, which the court granted. The defendant appealed. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

White-collar crimes generally do not involve physical harm, but they nonetheless cause significant damages. In many cases, the courts will order someone convicted of a white-collar crime to pay restitution for the financial losses they caused. 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