absolute discharge

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Related to absolute discharge: Conditional discharge, Suspended sentence

absolute discharge

after conviction for an offence that is not punished by a fixed sentence, a court may decide punishment is not required and allow the convicted person to go free of penalty.

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Following a trial, she was granted an absolute discharge.

Thief treated too leniently

But Judge Capstick refused to give her an absolute discharge and said assaulting a police officer was a serious matter.

Law student who attacked officer avoids prison

Aimie Adam, 28, was given an absolute discharge at Aberdeen Sheriff Court over the offence, which she previously pled guilty to.

CALL THIS JUSTICE? E? Victim hits out after pal who admitted stealing PS10,000 gets off scot-free No penalty over theft of PS10,000

However, Sheriff Tom McCartney ruled the matter too serious to be dealt with by way of an absolute discharge and convicted McNeill.

Football coach who admitted domestic abuse may lose post; RANTS AGAINST EX-WIFE REVEALED

In law, Docherty could only be dealt with in one of three ways - a hospital order under the Mental Health Act, a supervision order or an absolute discharge.

Getaway driver who killed fellow robber gets absolute discharge

RELIEF Grace got an absolute discharge for outburst.

Legal high hero is off the hook; GOOD GRACE case thrown out Woman who helped stricken teenage girl won't face trial for phone threat to rogue shop

I've accepted responsibility of my group campaign and that's why I pleaded guilty and I was pleased to get an absolute discharge.

Court discharges case against road protester

"There will be an absolute discharge in both cases".

Youngsters cleared over boating crash

The GOC registration form states: 'Please provide full details of any convictions or cautions (or any Agreed Offer, Penalty Payment Agreement, or Absolute Discharge Order in Scotland) or any investigations in relation to a criminal offence.

Suspension for optometrist

Mark Tabor, 40, of Evans Terrace, Maesteg, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and was given an absolute discharge. Craig Blower, 38, of Magazine Street, Maesteg, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis resin.

BROUGHT TOJUSTICE

Both defendants received an absolute discharge and no costs were awarded against them.

TV chef in court over hare coursing

However, the man responsible for jumping superstars such as Sea Pigeon and Night Nurse, who was charged under his birth name of Miles Henry Easterby, was granted an absolute discharge by the presiding judge and will therefore pay no fine and no costs.