Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases : A Sketch.

Sketches law regarding authority to order defendant to pay restitution to victims of his or her crimes in Federal criminal cases. Examines qualification for victim status, crimes which trigger restitution authority, and what type of property losses or damages, or personal injuries that restitution c...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Sketches law regarding authority to order defendant to pay restitution to victims of his or her crimes in Federal criminal cases. Examines qualification for victim status, crimes which trigger restitution authority, and what type of property losses or damages, or personal injuries that restitution covers. Discusses restitution procedure and questions surrounding abatement upon death of defendant.
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