discharges

Question 1

what are the two types of discharge

Answer 1

conditional and unconditional (or absolute)

Question 2

what happens in a conditional discharge

Answer 2

no punishment is given unless the reoffends within three years

Question 3

what happens if someone reoffends after a conditional discharge

Answer 3

they are given the punishment of the new crime as well as the original one

Question 4

what circumstances is a discharge usually used for

Answer 4

first time offenders and minor crimes

Question 5

when is an unconditional discharge used

Answer 5

when the offender is technically guilty but morally blameless