Sentencing Options

Question 1

absolute or conditional discharge

Answer 1

> no prison time
absolute = no conditions
home arrest
conditional = conditions must be followed

Question 2

suspended sentence and probation

Answer 2

part of a sentence, with conditions
> probation is front end of sentence

Question 3

fine

Answer 3

> out of custody but pay to court
can be with a suspended sentence

Question 4

conditional sentence

Answer 4

impose a sentence up to two years but served in the community, with conditions

Question 5

intermittent sentence

Answer 5

> imposed sentence of less than 90 days
served on weekends

Question 6

indeterminate sentence for DO

Answer 6

> serious offence
term of imprisonment does not have end date
can be reviewed after 7 years and then 2 years after that
can become life sentence

Question 7

life sentences

Answer 7

> with certain fixed parole eligibility
25 or 15 years before apply for parole

Question 8

victim surcharge

Answer 8

> address harm to victims of crimes

Question 9

restitution

Answer 9

> money to court
penniless criminals struggle

Question 10

Parole

Answer 10

> sentencing management
at the back end of sentence