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Domestic Violence and Victim Restitution

By Walin & Klarich

Why You Need to Protect Yourself Even After Disposition by Hiring an Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney If you are facing California criminal charges of domestic violence, it is important to know that there is more to your case than simply the sentence imposed by the court. After a finding of guilty or no contest, the court may then impose additional restitution in an effort to compensate the victim for his or her damages. A restitution hearing is a type of mini-trial designed to restore the victim?s economic losses he or she suffered due to the defendant?s crime. This can include: medical expenses, including mental health and counseling expenses; the value of stolen or damaged property; lost wages and profits, including wages lost due to injuries suffered from the crime, testifying in court, and attending trial...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on July 11, 2009 (boomark / email).