Criminal law is a complex field that is often difficult to navigate because of its intricacies. One aspect of the law that many have heard of but don’t know the meaning of is restitution. In this e-book, we’ll discuss what restitution is and the concepts that are important to know. Restitution for victims has become a crucial component of U.S. law because it provides relief to those who have been burdened with out-of-pocket costs the criminal acts of another. It can also be likened to a damages award in civil cases in order to help the plaintiff recover expenses, but civil damages don’t always offset criminal restitution. Therefore, it’s important to understand what restitution is in order to fight it best as a defendant.