Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

if you go to prison for theft or robbery when you serve your time is the money yours


Asked on 4/22/11, 2:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Shipman Shipman & Crim, PLC

No. Often, repayment to the victim (called 'restitution') is required under the terms of the plea or sentencing. If it wasn't seized after you were caught and wasn't required by the court (both highly unlikely to not happen), the victim could still file suit against you civilly and seek a judgment against you.

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Answered on 5/13/11, 11:08 am


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