What is 'restitution' in a DUI case?

What is 'restitution' in a DUI case?

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Restitution, in the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) context, is when a judge orders an offender to pay financial compensation to a victim. For example: suppose that you are driving under the influence, and you hit and cause damage to somebody's car. The court most likely would order you to pay restitution, which would be whatever amount it takes to repair the damage and restore the victim's car to its previous condition.