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title: "Will I have to pay restitution for a Rhode Island larceny conviction?"
description: "Yes. Restitution to the victim is a mandatory component of most Rhode Island larceny sentences. The court orders the defendant to repay the value of the property taken plus any related damages...."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/will-i-have-to-pay-restitution-for-a-rhode-island-larceny-conviction/
date: 2026-05-24
modified: 2026-05-24
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Will I have to pay restitution for a Rhode Island larceny conviction?

Yes. Restitution to the victim is a mandatory component of most Rhode Island larceny sentences. The court orders the defendant to repay the value of the property taken plus any related damages. Restitution is non-dischargeable in bankruptcy, which means it follows you indefinitely until paid. Restitution often plays a critical role in plea negotiations — paying back the victim before or during the case can support reduced charges, dismissal, or diversion that avoids a conviction record. For shoplifting cases involving retail stores, restitution may also include civil recovery demands from the store separate from criminal restitution. Address both tracks together with experienced counsel.