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• Incarceration


  The offender is imprisoned for a specified period of time
• More than one prison sentence is usually served concurrently
• Suspension of Privileges


  A sentence that prohibits the offender from utilizing a specific privilege for a designated period of time, e.g. suspension of a driver's licence or owning a firearm
• Restitution


  The offender must "give back" to the victim or society, either by way of financial compensation or a community service order. Fines may also be imposed.
• Parole


  This allows an offender to be released from prison before the end of their sentence. The amount of time served in prison before an offender is eligible to apply for parole depends upon the offence. A parole hearing will be held to decide if an offender who is eligible should be released.
• Electronic monitoring


  This is used as a way to track and supervise offenders living in the community and as an alternative to prison. Usually offenders must remain in their homes but the judge may make exceptions, for example to attend work.
• Conditional sentence


  A prison sentence of less than 2 years may be allowed to be served in the community rather than in prison. The terms ordered are stricter than they are for a probation order or suspended sentence.
• The sentence should be aware suere. For example, if the crime was premeditated, the offender had a prior criminal record, violence was involved, lack of remorse etc.
• Types of sentences


  • Discharges
  • Probation
• Discharges


  The most lenient sentences which may be granted for a minor or first-time offence that does not carry a minimum sentence and for which the maximum penalty is less than 2 years. An absolute discharge means the offender is released and the criminal record for the offence will be erased after one year. A conditional discharge requires the offender to complete certain terms and as long as the conditions are satisfied, then over 3 years the criminal record will be erased. If the terms are violated, the discharge will be removed and a more severe punishment will be imposed.
• Probation


  The offender is allowed to live in the community under the supervision of a probation officer, with terms attached to the release. Probation may be granted in addition to or in place of a prison sentence for a maximum of 3 years. Failure to comply with the terms will result in additional terms being imposed or probation will be revoked and a more severe sentence given.