Definition of costs, fines and restitution; Effect of the 1995 statute making restitution mandatory; Statistics on cases in which the sanctions were imposed.doi:10.1177/0093854803262586Ruback, R. BarryFederal ProbationRuback, R. Barry 2004 The imposition of economic sanctions in Philadelphia: Costs, ...
It is important to remember that these fines do not include court costs, and that a judge may deviate from standard sentencing guidelines as well as impose sanctions like restitution or a restraining order. A skilled Philadelphia defense attorney can fight against all of these sanctions and penalti...