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Possession of credit card obtained by crime (342(1)(c)) – Common Criminal Charges
Possession of credit card obtained by crime (342(1)(c)) is a hybrid offence, but it is usually tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is rarely imposed for this offence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an…
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Fines – Criminal Sentencing
Fines Fines are also a very common penalty to see in criminal courts. Small fins of $200 or less are common for minor offences like drug possession. The maximum penalty for a summary offence is normally $5000. It is rare for someone to be charged that much for a minor offence but repeat offenders may…
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Criminal harassment (CC 264) – Common Criminal Charges
Criminal harassment (CC 264) is a hybrid offence that is normally tried summarily unless other more serious offences are also involved. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is normally only imposed for serious infractions or for repeat offenders. A Record Suspension will remove…
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Forcible confinement (CC 279 (2)) – Common Criminal Charges
Forcible confinement (CC 279 (2)) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of forcible confinement are usually sentenced to a fine payment, probation and, in serious cases, a period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be given jail time. A Record Suspension will remove…
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Keeping a common bawdy-house (CC 210) – Common Criminal Charges
Keeping a common bawdy-house (CC 210) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of this offence are generally required to pay a fine and serve probation. Sometimes a sentence including jail time may be handed down but this is relatively rare. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal…
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Failure to attend court (CC 145(2)) – Common Criminal Charges
Failure to attend court (CC 145(2)) is technically a hybrid offence, but it is almost always tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal history. The record of conviction will be kept…
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Uttering a forged document (CC 368) – Common Criminal Charges
Uttering a forged document (CC 368) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of this offence are usually sentenced to a fine payment and sometimes probation. They may also have to pay restitution or compensation to the victim of the offence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal…
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Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance (CC 145(3)) – Common Criminal Charges
Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance (CC 145(3)) is technically a hybrid offence, but it is almost always tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is normally only imposed for serious infractions or for repeat offenders. A Record Suspension…
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Probation – Criminal Sentencing
Probation This is possibly the most common penalty handed down by courts. It is delivered for all kinds of offences. Probation means the person sentenced is given a list of terms they must comply with during the probationary period. Normally this includes reporting to a probation officer at specified times or checking in with the…
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Unauthorized possession of firearm (CC 91 (1)) / prohibited weapon (91(2)) – Common Criminal Charges
Unauthorized possession of firearm (CC 91 (1)) / Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon (91(2)) is a hybrid offence, but it is normally tried summarily unless the individual is also being charged with other more serious offences. In cases where someone is convicted of this offence alone, they are usually required to pay fine and…