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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=== | ||
