Conditional sentences for serious impaired driving offences needed

or crimes related to impaired driving, removing sentencing options could compromise public safety.

OTTAWA–In general, controversy surrounds the use of conditional sentences for serious crimes. Some feel conditional sentences are too lenient and want them eliminated. Conditional sentences in serious impaired driving cases have been called a "travesty of justice." Others believe a carefull...

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