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U.S. v. Copple, No. 95-3119 (3rd Cir.) (74 F.3d 479) (February 1, 1996) (Judge Dolores K. Sloviter)

This is an important restitution case that debunks a common practice of the courts and the prosecutors of imposing restitution in amounts far in excess of the defendant's ability to pay. Here, district Judge Cohill ordered the defendant to pay restitution in the amount of $4,257,940.45, even though he acknow ...

 

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