Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
If a petty crime was commited and restitution paid, can one still be convicted with the crime?
Asked on 7/17/10, 2:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
V. Iyer
Iyer Law Office, L.L.C.
Yes. Payment of restitution does not negate the crime. If you plead or are found guilty you will have to pay restitution as part of the sentence. A judge even cannot excuse or omit to order.
Restitution is only a consequence of is independent of the crime.
Best of luck
Answered on 7/17/10, 6:10 pm
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