Unit 3 - Criminal Law Pt. 6

Question 1

Diversion Programs

Answer 1

• Cost less than imprisonment
• Prevent the accused from socializing w/ other convicts
• Allow accused to repay society in a meaningful way

Question 2

Absolute Discharge

Answer 2

• Offender is found guilty
• Conviction is recorded
• Offender is free to go w/out conditions

Question 3

Conditional Discharge

Answer 3

• Offender is found guilty
• NO conviction recorded
• Offender is free to go… BUT must meet certain expectations (probation orders) to avoid a criminal record

Question 4

Restitution/Compensation

Answer 4

Smith given to make amends for a loss (eg. damages to an injured party)

Question 5

Suspensions

Answer 5

A sentence that removes a privilege, such as driving or attending school

Question 5

Community Service Order

Answer 5

A sentencing option which the Judge demands the offender does some specific work in the community. Under supervision.

Question 6

Probation

Answer 6

• A sentence that allows offender provincial freedom rather than imprisonment
• Requires good behaviour + other conditions the Judge imposes
• Common for 1st time

Question 7

Deportation

Answer 7

• To be expelled to one’s country of origin
• Common if someone is declared an illegal immigrant

Question 8

Fines

Answer 8

• If the penalty for an offence is 5 yrs or less, the offender may sometimes pay a monetary fine instead of going to prison
• Judge establishes amount

Question 9

Imprisonment

Answer 9

• Sentence is 30 days or less - local detention centre
• Sentence is 30+ days, but less than 2 yrs - provincial prison or reformatory
• Sentence is 2 yrs or more - federal institution – penitentiary