Absolute or Conditional Discharge The Discharge is a strange type of sentence. It is given when a person is found guilty of the crime but is not convicted.  It is normally given to first-time offenders for minor crimes, or when the person’s involvement in the crime was so marginal that technically they’re guilty but aRead More

Suspended Sentence This is a type of sentence involving probation. When someone is given a suspended sentence it means that they are placed on probation for up to three years. If the person maintains good behaviour and does not violate the terms of their probation, the sentence will be complete when their probation is finishedRead More