Police v Steedman - [1975] 2 NZLR 485

Criminal law — Restitution and compensation — Accused pleading guilty to theft — Ordered to pay restitution instead of "compensation for loss" - Order made without hearing offender on liability and quantum — Victim had civil rights against offender and had not applied for compensation — Criminal Justice Act 1954, s 8(1)(b); Crimes Act 1961, s 228(3).