As for them paying restitution. Most criminals who affect our every day life don't have anything. Blood from stones springs to mind.
Can't agree with that comment at all John.
Any goods the criminal owns should be forfeited.
Certain things like Prisons and keeping these idiots of our streets is worth paying for and we could find the money if we have to.
What we need to do is make it loud and clear that crime does not pay and if you get caught after a lengthy tough jail term you won't want to reoffend.
If you do re-offend then let's chop a hand of as in Saudi