{"id":50655,"date":"2024-06-11T19:31:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T19:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/discharge\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T21:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:42:41","slug":"discharges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/discharges\/","title":{"rendered":"Discharges Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"

The difference between a conditional discharge and absolute discharge is that unlike an absolute discharge, a conditional discharge requires a term of probation. That is, in the case of a conditional discharge, the court will indicate that you will be discharged, but only after you fulfill the terms of either a one, two, or three year probationary period (see\u00a0Suspended Sentence and Probation in Victoria<\/a>\u00a0for more on how probation conditions can work). This probationary period will typically involve things like reporting to probation every two weeks, counselling, and community service.<\/p>\n

Discharges are rarely granted. In order to receive an Absolute or Conditional Discharge, there must be no minimum sentence specified in the Criminal Code. Further, discharges typically apply to relatively low level offences, and usually require unique personal circumstances.<\/p>\n

Unique circumstances that may be relevant include some of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n