
The court can impose various sentences for people facing criminal charges in Canada. If you are convicted, the consequences and impact on your life could be severe. While there’s no guarantee of a favourable outcome, one way to potentially lessen the harm from a criminal conviction is with a conditional or absolute discharge. Below, we’ll explain the fundamentals of conditional and absolute discharges under the Canadian Criminal Code, including definitions and terms, how they differ, the process of securing a discharge, and how this type of sentencing will affect your criminal record read more here
