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If the grocer was suing the thief in civil court for restitution, that's exactly the kind of calculation the court would have to do. However, in our court syst
by emmett 18y ago
If the grocer was suing the thief in civil court for restitution, that's exactly the kind of calculation the court would have to do.
However, in our court system, thieves are generally tried in criminal court, not sued for restitution. That's why copyright cases (usually civil) are so different from real theft cases (usually criminal).
- gravitycop 18y agoHowever, in our court system, thieves are generally tried in criminal court, not sued for restitution. Restitution is a normal part of criminal sentencing. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/restitution http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/restitution In criminal law restitution is a regular feature in the sentences of criminal defendants. Restitution in the criminal arena refers to an affirmative performance by the defendant that benefits either the victim of the crime or the general public. If a victim can be identified, a judge will order the defendant to make restitution to the victim. For example, if a defendant is convicted of stealing a person's stereo, the defendant may be sentenced to reimburse the victim for the value of the stereo, in addition to punishment such as jail time and monetary fines.
- emmett 18y agoRestitution can indeed be part of a criminal suit. However, copyright cases are generally not tried as criminal suits; they're RIAA vs. Joe Schmoe. Thievery cases are tried as criminal cases. Different standards are applied in each case.