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What is House Arrest? What is a Conditional Sentence Order?

House arrest is a loose way to refer to a condition that can require a person to stay in their house while they are serving...

Sentencing

What is Probation?

Probation can be part of or the whole of a sentence after someone is found guilty of a criminal offence. Probation or a probation order,...

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What is Adult Alternative Measures Program?

The Alternative Measures Program (often called AMP) is an option that is often available for people charged with minor criminal offences who have no criminal...

Sentencing

Am I Going to Go to Jail?

If you have been accused of a criminal offence, one of your first questions may be: “am I going to go to jail?” If you...

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Sentencing & Sentencing Options

If a person is found guilty or pleads guilty, a judge must decide what sentence to impose. Sentencing can be a confusing topic, because judges...

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Sentencing

What is House Arrest? What is a Conditional Sentence Order?

What is Probation?

What is Adult Alternative Measures Program?

Am I Going to Go to Jail?

Sentencing & Sentencing Options

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