Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges - Revision history

Elena Renderos at 03:05, 16 September 2020

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Elena Renderos: Elena Renderos moved page Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges (No. 203) to Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Elena Renderos moved page Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges (No. 203) to Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Drew Jackson at 20:40, 25 March 2019

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	If you are guilty of a criminal offence, a judge will decide your sentence. Learn about some of the possible sentences: a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.		If you are guilty of a criminal offence, a judge will decide your '''sentence'''. Learn about some of the possible sentences: a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.

	==Understand the legal framework==		==Understand the legal framework==
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	Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.		Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.


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	If you are guilty of a criminal offence, a judge will decide your sentence. Learn about some of the possible sentences: a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.		If you are guilty of a criminal offence, a judge will decide your sentence. Learn about some of the possible sentences: a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.

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	Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.		Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.



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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges (Script 203) to Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges (No. 203): align with new Dial-A-Law website

2019-03-22T15:58:45Z

Drew Jackson moved page Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges (Script 203) to Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges (No. 203): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Dial-A-Law at 21:56, 25 January 2019

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	'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by ~~Paul Briggs and~~ Jordan Allingham, and ~~edited by John Blois~~.'''		'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [http://www.vancitydefence.com/our-people/jordan-allingham/ Jordan Allingham], Ferguson Allingham and [https://www.paulbriggslawyer.com/blank-3 Paul Briggs], Paul Briggs Law.'''

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	===A discharge means your record won’t show a conviction===		===A discharge means your record won’t show a conviction===

	A '''discharge''' means the judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you.		A '''discharge''' means the judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you.

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	===A conviction or discharge involves paying a “victim surcharge”===		===A conviction or discharge involves paying a “victim surcharge”===

	A person convicted or discharged of a crime must pay a '''victim surcharge'''. The surcharge is:		A person convicted or discharged of a crime must pay a '''victim surcharge'''. The surcharge is:
	*30% of any fine you got, or		*30% of any fine you got, or
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	===Will a discharge affect my ability to travel to the United States?===		===Will a discharge affect my ability to travel to the United States?===

	Every country has its own rules about who it will allow to enter. US customs officers may turn away someone at the border due to a discharge or a probation order. If you receive a discharge, you may not want to try crossing the US border until your discharge record has been removed from police records.		Every country has its own rules about who it will allow to enter. US customs officers may turn away someone at the border due to a discharge or a probation order. If you receive a discharge, you may not want to try crossing the US border until your discharge record has been removed from police records.

	Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.		Frustratingly, even though an absolute discharge must be deleted from RCMP records after one year has passed, it often shows on records accessed by US customs officers for up to three years.



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Possible sentences for a crime

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	If you’re charged with a crime and you plead guilty or a judge finds you guilty, the judge will decide your '''sentence'''. Your sentence could be:		If you’re charged with a crime and you plead guilty or a judge finds you guilty, the judge will decide your '''sentence'''. Your sentence could be:
	*'''A discharge'''. The judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you. Your discharge can be '''absolute''' (you won’t get a criminal record) or '''conditional''' (you won’t get a criminal record if you meet conditions the judge sets).		*'''A discharge'''. The judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you. Your discharge can be '''absolute''' (you won’t get a criminal record) or '''conditional''' (you won’t get a criminal record if you meet conditions the judge sets).
	*'''A suspended sentence'''. The judge convicts you but suspends sentencing you, and instead releases you on conditions set out in a probation order.		*'''A suspended sentence'''. The judge convicts you but suspends sentencing you, and instead releases you on conditions set out in a '''probation order'''.
	*'''A conditional sentence'''. The judge gives you a jail term, but allows you to serve it in the community as long as you follow certain conditions. The conditions can include restrictions on your freedom (often called “house arrest”).		*'''A conditional sentence'''. The judge gives you a jail term, but allows you to serve it in the community as long as you follow certain conditions. The conditions can include restrictions on your freedom (often called “house arrest”).
	*'''A fine'''. The judge sets an amount of money you must pay to the court.		*'''A fine'''. The judge sets an amount of money you must pay to the court.
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	*'''A jail term'''. The judge sets a period of time you must spend in jail.		*'''A jail term'''. The judge sets a period of time you must spend in jail.

	This information explains a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.		This information explains a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.

	===A discharge means your record won’t show a conviction===		===A discharge means your record won’t show a conviction===

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The judge can give you other penalties

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	====The judge can give you other penalties====		====The judge can give you other penalties====
	With a suspended sentence, probation may be the only penalty, or it can be combined with other penalties, including a fine or a jail term of less than two years. But a judge can’t give all three of jail, a fine, ''and'' probation. You could get the following combinations: a fine and probation, or jail and probation, or jail and a fine.		With a suspended sentence, probation may be the only penalty, or it can be combined with other penalties, including a fine or a jail term of less than two years. But a judge can’t give all three of jail, a fine, ''and'' probation. You could get the following combinations: a fine and probation, or jail and probation, or jail and a fine.

	===If you don’t follow a probation order===		===If you don’t follow a probation order===

Dial-A-Law at 19:12, 25 January 2019

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