Definition: In Canada, a conditonal sentence is a prison sentence of less than two years that can be served in the community if the following pre-conditions are met:
The Conditional Sentencing Reform Bill tabled May 4, 2006 would make an additional pre-condition:
- the offence can't be punishable by a minimum sentence
- public safety won't be threatened
- the sentence must be consistent with the sentencing principles in the Criminal Code, including denunciation and deterrence.
The Conditional Sentencing Reform Bill tabled May 4, 2006 would make an additional pre-condition:
- the sentence must not be for an offence prosecuted by indictment that carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years or more.
