Section 61. If, upon a first conviction under the preceding section, it is shown that the act of stealing the property was a simple larceny, and if the person convicted makes restitution to the person injured to the full value of the property stolen and not restored, he shall not be imprisoned in the state prison.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 266 sec. 61

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.