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.
1 Fines. 2  Fines for extortion range widely, but can be as much as $10,000 or more for each conviction. 3  Restitution. 4  In addition to fines, a person convicted of extortion must often pay restitution to the victim, especially when the victim was deprived of valuable property.