Michael Oykhman
Criminal Negligence Causing Death Laws in Canada Explained
Criminal negligence causing death is covered under s.220 of the Criminal Code. Section s. 219 of the Criminal Code defines criminal negligence. Criminal negligence occurs when someone does a deliberate, unprovoked, or reckless action that disregards the lives or safety of other persons. For someone to be charged under section 220, they need to cause the death of a person while being criminally negligent ...
Gun Laws in Canada: Know The Law, Know Your Rights
Overview of Gun Laws in Canada Gun laws in Canada are complex and cover a wide range of offences. In Canada, gun laws are controlled by both Part III of the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act. Both the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act should be read in conjunction with one another as both acts provide valuable information on gun laws and ...
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (s. 88) Laws in Canada
Introduction to Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose is covered under s. 88 of the Criminal Code. The definition of a weapon is very broad. However, generally, weapons offences, pertain to the illegal possession or use of prohibited or restricted firearms and other weapons. As such, it is not uncommon for weapon charges ...
Indecent Act (s. 173) Laws in Canada
What is an “Indecent Act” in Canada Committing an indecent act is criminalized under section 173 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The wording of the statute makes it so that committing an indecent act willfully in a “public place, in the presence of one or more persons, or in any place with the intent to insult or offend any person” is a ...
Driving While Disqualified (s. 259) Laws in Canada
What is driving while disqualified? Driving while disqualified is a criminal offence covered under s. 259 of the Criminal Code. As the name suggests, driving while disqualified is defined as operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft while there is a court order prohibiting you from doing so. These court orders can be for a range of reasons (see FAQ), but usually, you ...
Assault Causing Bodily Harm (s. 267(b)) Laws in Canada
What is assault causing bodily harm? Assault causing bodily harm is covered under s. 267(b) of the Criminal Code. Assault causing bodily harm is a mid-range assault offence. This means that assault causing bodily harm is more serious than common assault, however, it is not as serious an aggravated assault offence. What constitutes “bodily harm” is considered to be an injury that is ...
Common Assault (s. 266) Laws in Canada
What is common assault? Common assault is covered under s.266 of the Criminal Code. Assault is an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of situations. Generally, a person is said to have committed an assault when they have directly or indirectly, intentionally or recklessly, applied for to another person or threatened to apply to another person, without that person’s consent. Assault is ...
Forgery (s. 366, s. 367) Laws in Canada
What is Forgery? Forgery is covered under s.366, and 367 of the Criminal Code. Forgery, sometimes referred to as a “white collar” crime in Canada, includes many acts. Commonly, forgery entails the alteration of a genuine document, for a fraudulent purpose, that could potentially prejudice or defraud someone else who may later rely on the forged document. Forgery is a hybrid offence in Canada. ...
