Category: Common Charges
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Assault Charge in Canada
This article will cover all aspects of being charged with assault in Canada. What is an Assault Charge? Like many charges in the Canadian criminal code Assault covers a fairly wide range of activities. Assault in Canada can be anything from fist fight to a beggar asking for money too aggressively. It can be a…
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Peace Bonds in Ontario
Peace Bonds in Ontario: How Do They Work? The main thing most people know about the conviction process in North America (or anywhere else for that matter) is that it involves a trial. Ask anyone on the street what a criminal procedure might look like, and their answer will likely be informed by what they’ve…
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How to Get a DUI Pardon – Is DUI a Criminal Offense in Canada
There are many names for a DUI. But whichever you choose you should know that it is the most commonly pardoned criminal conviction in Canada. The chances are good that you will be familiar with at least one or two of them. But whatever you want to call it the charge is the same and…
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DUI, drunk driving is our most common criminal charge
I’ve written about this topic before but after coming across a Sun News article about the number of holiday drivers arrested for drunk driving it is an important matter to bring up, again. Getting a pardon for a DUI is the same as getting a pardon for any other criminal charge. Here’s how it work…
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Fraud (CC 380) – Common Criminal Charges
Fraud (CC 380) can be either a hybrid or an indictable offence depending on the value of the goods or the amount of money involved. An individual can be convicted of fraud “over” or “under” a certain amount. The specific value has varied over time but it is currently set at $5000. So if someone…
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Assault with a weapon / Assault causing bodily harm (CC 267) – Common Criminal Charges
Assault with a weapon / Assault causing bodily harm (CC 267) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm are usually sentenced to a fine payment, probation and, in some cases, a period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are…