A sentencing goal where the court publicly condemns the offender's behaviour to reflect society's disapproval.
Absolute discharge
Conditional discharge
Conditional sentence
Restitution
Sentencing goal aiming to reduce the probability that the specific offender will reoffend.
General deterrence
Designation for individuals with severe violent histories, resulting in an indeterminate prison sentence.
Specific deterrence
The least restrictive sentence where the offender is found guilty but no conviction is registered.
A sentence where the offender makes a monetary payment directly to the victim or property owner.
Denunciation
Offender is released into the community with specific conditions applied, resulting in no criminal record if passed.
A term of imprisonment that a judge allows the offender to serve in the community under strict rules.
Dangerous Offender (DO) designation
Sentencing goal aiming to discourage the general public from committing crimes by making an example of the offender.
