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.
When you are sentenced and the judge sets a restitution for you, they may set some repayment options for you. 1  They could add interest to the restitution while you are paying it back. 2  They can set the amount allowed to be collected, for example, 10% of your gross pay is a popular one judges have set.