Year: 2025

The Truth About Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases with Ashley Adams, Esq.

January 21, 2025


Ashley Adams appeared on “Set for Sentencing:  Stories from the Frontlines of Justice — From Prosecution to Defense.” Listen to the episode here.   Restitution is often imposed to compensate crime victims for their losses. Done correctly, it can help victims recover and allow offenders to move on after serving their sentence. However, defense attorneys sometimes overlook restitution issues, resulting in burdensome payment orders. These…