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Why should a convicted criminal make restitution to the victim?
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A victim of a crime should be recompensed by any illegal act against them.
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Is restitution fair?
Usually not. Most often the restitution does not cover the loss. Restitution that fully covers the loss suffered by the victim is completely fair and just; and should be in addition to any criminal penalty.
When a judge orders a criminal defendant to reimburse the victim it is called?
Restitution.
Is paying restitution for charges that were dismissed wrong?
Not necessarily. It's not uncommon for criminal charges to be dismissed on the condition the accused pays restitution to the victim.
Is restitution best exemplified by deterrence?
Restitution is typically aimed at compensating a victim for losses or harm suffered as a result of a crime, rather than deterring future criminal behavior. While restitution may have some deterrent effect, its primary focus is on addressing the harm done to the victim by requiring the offender to make amends through financial or other means. Deterrence, on the other hand, is more about preventing future criminal behavior by imposing consequences on offenders.
What does restitution mean in a domestic abuse situation?
In criminal cases, it may be one of the penalties imposed upon the defendant and may require return of stolen goods to the victim or payment to the victim for harm caused. Restitution may be a condition of probation or a reduced sentence.For example, in some states, a court may require persons convicted of domestic abuse crimes to make restitution to a governmental entity that incurred expenses by providing food and shelter to the spouse or children of that person.Typically, statutes specify that the following may be included in setting the restitution amount:Medical expenses.Lost wages.Counseling expenses.Lost or damaged property.Funeral expenses.Other direct out-of-pocket expenses.
Can there be a civil attachment to a criminal conviction?
No. Civil issues cannot be decided as part of a criminal prosecution. Restitution is a criminal sentence, not a civil award. If the victim would like to seek civil damages, he or she must file a civil suit.
Requiring the offender to pay compensation to the victim?
restitution
I am the victim and i am seeking no restitution and there is video and photo evidence of the theft does victim of theft have to be in court?
yes to say that your you and that the other person is not you
If a statutory rapist wasnt convicted and the victim wants to prosecute 8 years later is this possible?
The victim could bring a suit against the alleged perpetrator in civil court but if the alleged rapist was not convicted the first time around, the case could not be heard again in criminal court, that would be double-jeapordy.
What is a sentence for Restiution?
The Judge ordered the rapist to pay restitution to his victim.Restitution is a form of payment that criminals pay to the victim, the victim's family, or to the government.Since prisoners earn less than minimum wage, they barely pay court ordered restitution.
Why do they call the system Criminal Justice instead of Victim justice?
It's "Criminal" vs. "Civil" justice, that's why. Not criminal/victim :-)
What Is the Unpardonable Sin Can You Commit It?
In the Jewish tradition, gossip and murder are unpardonable because there is no way for a gossip or a murderer to make restitution to the victim. The damage done by a gossiper cannot be undone by issuing any number of retractions, and until the gossip makes restitution, the victim has no reason to pardon the gossip. In the case of murder, no restitution is possible, and the victim, being dead, cannot pardon the murderer. Note that the Jewish tradition holds that God does not forgive sins between people until the sinner is pardoned by the victim.
