Discharges Flashcards
1
Q
How do discharges meet the sims of deterrence?
A
- Acts as deterrent as warns offenders about future conduct
2
Q
What is a discharge?
A
- If court finds someone guilty for first time minor offence but decided not this give criminal conviction they will be given a discharge.
3
Q
What are the two types of discharge?
A
- Conditional
- Unconditional
4
Q
What is conditional discharge?
A
- Offender won’t be punished unless commits another crime in set time (up to 3 years).
5
Q
What is unconditional discharge?
A
- No penalty is imposed on offender.
