What are damages for a crime victim who loses their wages while assisting the police or prosecution?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Rios, H034481, No. F00786, No. F00788, No. F00790 (Cal. App. 2010):
Crime victims may receive restitution for wages lost while they are assisting the police or prosecution. (People v. Brasure (2008) 42 Cal.4th 1037, 1074-1075.)
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