The appellant was convicted of defrauding the Ministry of Community and Social Services and sentenced to probation, community service, and a restitution order of $11,435.01.
She appealed the restitution order.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal and set aside the restitution order, finding that the sentencing judge erred by failing to consider the appellant's inability to pay and the negative impact the order would have on her prospects for rehabilitation, specifically her ability to obtain a pardon and gainful employment.
