State of New Hampshire v. Karen Folley

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed the defendants' theft and financial‑exploitation convictions, finding the circumstantial evidence sufficient, but reversed the trial court's restitution award to the assisted‑living facility because the facility was not a victim suffering a direct economic loss from the crimes. The Court interpreted RSA 651:62 to require a direct causal link between the offense and the victim's loss and held that the facility's reduced rent was a collateral consequence, not compensable restitution.