Articles About Sentencing & Corrections

The federal victim fine surcharge under section 737 is a monetary surcharge imposed on an offender in addition to the…

A long-term offender designation requires the Crown to prove that a sentence of at least two years is appropriate, the…

A pardon seals a criminal record so it does not appear in a criminal record check. Eligibility requires completion of…

A discharge is a finding of guilt that does not become a criminal conviction. It may be absolute or conditional,…