Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *pernula, diminutive of Latin perna, which in Sicily meant pearl, earlier sea-mussel, literally ham, haunch, gammon, so called for the shape of the mollusk shells. Other theories connect it with the root of pear, also somehow based on shape, or Latin pilula globule, with dissimilation.
Restitution is included as part of a sentence in a criminal case when: 1  the court considers it necessary for rehabilitation. 2  itâs needed to make the victim whole, and.  the victimâs financial losses are directly related to the defendantâs crime.
Final Report offers 68 recommendations to improve the treatment of crime victims, including an amendment to the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to guarantee victimsâ rights to be present & heard at critical stages of judicial proceedings.