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