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In Venice, pickpockets are being acquitted if they return stolen items to victims, a practice highlighted by recent cases involving Romanian thieves. Lawyers are utilizing a legal provision that allows for acquittal if the offender compensates the victim, even if the victim does not accept the offer. This has led to a rise in such acquittals, as thieves can escape with clean records by demonstrating reparative behavior. The law was modified in April 2022, but loopholes remain for cases where victims do not report the crime. This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of legal measures against petty theft.