{"id":5486,"date":"2023-07-28T08:59:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T08:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarahleamonlaw.com\/?p=5486"},"modified":"2023-08-02T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T17:52:11","slug":"alternative-measures-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarahleamonlaw.com\/blog\/alternative-measures-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Measures Program (Diversion) in BC: Eligibility and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Canadian legal system offers a variety of pathways for resolving criminal charges. Among these is the Alternative Measures Program, a unique approach detailed in the Criminal Code of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under this program, the focus shifts from punishment to rehabilitation and reparation for certain offences. It’s an option that can potentially reduce the long-term consequences typically associated with a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n