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What You Need To Know About Canada's Conditional Discharges

March 12, 2025 posted by Steve Brownstein

When can I receive a Conditional Discharge?

Conditional discharges are not available for all offenses. Specifically, you cannot receive a conditional discharge if:

• The offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence. This means the law requires a judge to impose a certain minimum punishment, leaving no room for a discharge.
• The offense carries a maximum sentence of more than 14 years in jail. If the potential punishment is very severe, a conditional discharge is not an option.

Essentially, conditional discharges are generally reserved for less serious offenses where the law allows for judicial discretion in sentencing.