My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama
My friend was charged along with his fraternity pledge brothers of theft. The theft of Christmas decorations total was more than $500, but not from one single house.
The frat was not caught by the police, but later by the college. The frat made full restitution and returned everything that was stolen.
The college issued 400 hours of community service (along with probation for 2 years, an 8 page paper, and 60 hours of community service during spring break) to each of the pledges. From a legal stand point is this a fair punishment?

