CASE 9.3
Donald Reed, a Vietnam Veteran and former engineer, was arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest after officers found him smoking the drug under a bridge overpass in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Reed is currently unemployed and is homeless after divorcing his wife in 1999 and losing his job in 2006. Given this information, answer the following questions.
-If it was later determined that Mr. Reed or another party was to pay a partial or full amount back to the attorney or organization representing him, this would be called:

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Recoupment refers to a situation where a party is required to pay back a portion or the full amount of the expenses incurred by an attorney or organization representing them. This can occur in cases where the party receives legal assistance but later comes into money or assets that allow them to pay back the costs.

CASE 9.3 Donald Reed, a Vietnam Veteran and Former Engineer, Was Arrested