Or at least the countervalue in money of the stolen property. It can be a thief, burglar, mugger, whatever.
2006-08-13 12:40:09 · 9 answers · asked by Soimaru 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There are certain legal influences at work on a defendant in regards to this subject matter. If the police don't know where the stolen property is, or if the stolen property was in the form of money and it has been spent or secreted away somewhere, then no one can 'force' a defendant to turn over something that no one else knows where it is.
BUT...restitution and remorse in a theft case speaks loudly. A defendant that makes complete restitution and/or gives back property that was stolen, will do more to gain the favor of the judge at sentencing time, than a defendant that (for whatever reason) does not or cannot make restitution. It won't make a difference as to guilty or not guilty, or punishment or no punishment, but it could make a difference between jail/probation and prison.
You can see the practicality of doing the best one can to make the victims whole again, when decisions must subsequently be made as to how the offender should ultimately be punished.
2006-08-13 13:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the property will be returned to the owner, or the thief will have to make restitution to the owner. The property will be held in evidence (if it's real property, and not funds stolen electronically etc...). Some property can be released back to the owner after it's properly documented / photographed etc... if it's vital to their health or how they earn a living (Durable medical equipment, tools etc...)
2006-08-13 19:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would be sentenced to paying "restitution" to the victim of the crime. In many cases, the items stolen are hocked or sold for money, or in the situation of car theft, they are specifically stolen for selling or to fit an "order". Meaning, the items may not be able to be recovered, so money might be all the thief can give.
2006-08-13 20:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or else, as you stated, the equivalent value in money.
2006-08-13 19:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would go to evidence then back to the owner.
2006-08-13 19:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally it will be part of the sentence
2006-08-13 19:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-14 08:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is going to be a feautred question.
2006-08-13 19:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sonny M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? don't want to return something?
2006-08-13 20:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by Charlooch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋