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Robbery (CC 343) – Common Criminal Charges
Robbery (CC 343) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of robbery are often sentenced to serve time in prison, but first-time offenders may not have to spend time in prison for less serious cases. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to have to serve lengthy prison terms. A Record Suspension…
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Theft (CC 334) – Common Criminal Charges
Theft (CC 334) can be either a hybrid or an indictable offence depending on the value of the goods that were stolen. An individual can be convicted of theft “over” or “under” a certain amount. The specific value has varied over time but it is currently set at $5000. So if someone is charged with…
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Possession of break-in instruments (CC 351) – Common Criminal Charges
Possession of break-in instruments (CC 351) is an indictable offence. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a period of incarceration. The sentence is likely to be heavier if other crimes were involved, like theft or assault. Repeat offenders are also generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be…
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Breaking and entering (CC 348) – Common Criminal Charges
Breaking and entering (CC 348) is an indictable offence if it involved a private residence. If it took place elsewhere, it is a hybrid offence. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. The sentence is likely to be heavier if other crimes were involved, like theft…
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Trafficking – Common Criminal Charges (CDSA 5)
Trafficking in a scheduled substance/narcotic or Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA 5) is an indictable offence where most common illegal drugs are involved (including marijuana, cocaine and heroin). Sentences for this offence range from a fine or probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. Repeat offenders are generally given…
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Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 4) – Common Criminal Charges
Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 4) is a hybrid offence but it is usually tried summarily. Individuals convicted of possession of a scheduled substance are usually sentenced to a modest fine payment, probation and, in some cases, a short period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and…
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Aggravated Assault (CC 268) – Common Criminal Charges
Aggravated Assault (CC 268) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of aggravated assault are usually sentenced to serve time in prison. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and the maximum sentence for this offence is fourteen years in prison. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal history.…
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Production of scheduled substance / narcotic (CDSA 7) – Common Criminal Charges
Production of scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 7) is an indictable offence where most common illegal drugs are involved. This offence includes the cultivation of marijuana. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be given jail…
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Robert Latimer can travel outside Canada, Parole Board rules
Remember Robert Latimer? His was a heartbreaking story that ended with him euthanizing his daughter by placing her in his truck and connecting the tail pipe exhaust to the interior. His daughter Tracy Latimer was born November 23, 1980 but suffered from cerebral palsy which led to severe mental and physical disabilities. He was charged…
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Accusé de voie de faits?
Nous voyons très souvent des condamnations pour voies de fait sur les casiers judiciaires de nos clients. Il n’y a rien de surprenant puisque les dossiers de voies de fait sont de loin les infractions violentes les plus communes au Canada. Une des raisons pour ceci est que le terme « voies de fait » est très…