Florida Statutes 921.185 – Sentence; restitution a mitigation in certain crimes
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 921.185
- Felony: A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.
- Misdemeanor: Usually a petty offense, a less serious crime than a felony, punishable by less than a year of confinement.
- 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.