Florida Statutes 921.185 – Sentence; restitution a mitigation in certain crimes
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 921.185
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
In the imposition of a sentence for any felony or misdemeanor involving property, but not injury or opportunity for injury to persons, the court, in its discretion, shall consider any degree of restitution a mitigation of the severity of an otherwise appropriate sentence.