Section 9721 – Sentencing generally
§ 9721. Sentencing generally. (a) General rule.–In determining the sentence to be imposed the court shall, except as provided in subsection (a.1), consider and select one or more of the following alternatives, and may impose them consecutively or concurrently: (1) An order of probation. (2) A determination of guilt without further penalty. (3) Partial confinement. […]
Section 9722 – Order of probation
§ 9722. Order of probation. The following grounds, while not controlling the discretion of the court, shall be accorded weight in favor of an order of probation: (1) The criminal conduct of the defendant neither caused nor threatened serious harm. (2) The defendant did not contemplate that his conduct would cause or threaten serious harm. […]
Section 9723 – Determination of guilt without further penalty
§ 9723. Determination of guilt without further penalty. If in the light of all the circumstances, probation would be appropriate under section 9722 (relating to order of probation), but it appears that probation is unnecessary, the court may impose a sentence of guilty without further penalty. (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)