11. However, courts can consider previous absolute discharges in the same way as they consider previous convictions. 12. An absolute discharge is purged after one year. 13. However, on 21 December 2009 he received an absolute discharge because he was deemed unfit to plead. 14. The Ontario Review Board granted Arenburg an absolute discharge from the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene in November 2006. 15. Absolute discharge is a lesser sentence imposed by a court, in which no penalty is imposed at all.16. James Holmes was tried for manslaughter following the Thirsk rail crash of 1892, but was given an absolute discharge . 17. The most likely options for Robinson, a first-time offender, are an absolute discharge , a conditional discharge or a suspended sentence. 18. So Schwintenberg contacted Department of Corrections officials and asked them to commute his sentence and give him an absolute discharge . 19. In 1983, the state of Arizona issued her an " absolute discharge , " meaning she was no longer a parolee. 20. He was granted an absolute discharge the following day and subsequently received no criminal record but was fined $ 50.00.