Fines and Restitution as Sentence Allowed: Limited

A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine or to make restitution not exceeding:

(a)Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), when the conviction is of a felony of the first or second degree;

(b)Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), when the conviction is of a felony of the third degree;

(c)One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), when the conviction is of a misdemeanor;

(d)Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), when the conviction is of a petty misdemeanor or violation;

(e)Any higher amount equal to double the pecuniary gain to the offender or loss to the victim caused by the conduct constituting the offense by the offender. In such case the court shall make a finding as to the amount of the gain or loss, and if the record does not contain sufficient evidence to support such a finding the court may conduct a hearing upon the issue. For purposes of this Section, the term “gain” means the amount of money or the value of the property derived by the offender and the term “loss” means the amount of value separated from the victim;

(f)Any amount specifically authorized by statute. The restitution ordered paid to the victim shall not exceed his loss.