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A quick definition of restitution:

Restitution: Restitution means giving back something that was taken or compensating for harm done. In civil cases, it is a way to recover money based on the amount the defendant gained instead of the plaintiff's loss. In criminal cases, it is when a criminal pays money to the victim as part of their punishment.

A more thorough explanation:

Restitution refers to two things:

Returning something that was taken
Compensating for loss or injury done

In civil cases, restitution is a remedy for unjust enrichment. This means that the amount of money recovered is based on how much the defendant gained, rather than how much the plaintiff lost. For example, if someone stole $100 from you and then used that money to make $500, you could seek restitution for the $500.

In criminal cases, restitution is when a criminal pays compensation to their victim as part of their sentence or probation. For example, if someone vandalized your car and was convicted of the crime, they may be ordered to pay restitution to cover the cost of repairs.

These examples illustrate how restitution can be used to make things right after someone has caused harm or taken something that wasn't theirs. It's a way to restore balance and compensate for the damage done.

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[M] cheriebomb

15:41

just for u sweetie pie

llama

15:43

woah so much swagger with dat 'm;

Dkk

15:47

@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.

llama

15:48

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Dkk

15:48

Indeed, the legendary man himself.

cheriebomb

15:49

I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston

llama

15:50

lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs

CynicalOops

15:53

Blow and back day out by boston bay

cheriebomb

15:59

so true

Dkk

16:03

Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.

windyMagician

16:10

is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn

llama

16:12

no-value as a consumer often means more than the price

Dkk

16:15

@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN

Dkk

16:15

My sister just officially graduated, yay!

llama

16:16

awesome @Dkks sister

llama

16:16

prolly named veronica or sarah

windyMagician

16:16

@Dkk: for public defense tho?

windyMagician

16:16

Sarah in the bathroom

texaslawhopefully

16:17

@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.

windyMagician

16:17

fuck okay

windyMagician

16:17

going to my dream school is crazy

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

16:18

michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else

windyMagician

16:19

also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?

llama

16:20

would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like

texaslawhopefully

16:23

For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent

windyMagician

16:25

sticker debt is high-key scary tho

texaslawhopefully

16:26

I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.

cheriebomb

16:34

i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school

cheriebomb

16:34

then i will start tweaking

texaslawhopefully

16:42

January could not come any sooner

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