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Restitution
Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Manslaughter
Definition:
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.
Bench warrant
Definition:
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
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