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August 2021

CONDITIONAL VS. ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE IN CANADIAN SENTENCING

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE AND A CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE When an accused person is found guilty after a plea haring or after a criminal trial, a judge may grant a discharge. The granting of a discharge is entirely at the discretion of the judge and is based on balancing and assessing the offenders personal …

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SUMMARY CONVICTION VS. INDICTABLE OFFENCE: A GUIDE FOR THE ACCUSED

If you have been charged with a crime in Canada, the offence will be categorized as a summary, indictable, or hybrid offence. While the categories generally refer to the severity of the crime committed, there can be some overlap, making it challenging for those accused to understand the charges. In this post, we’ll define a summary and …

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