Michael Oykhman
Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent Laws in Canada Explained
Take Motor Vehicle without consent falls under Section 335 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It prohibits a person from taking a motor vehicle that is the property of another person, without consent. Take motor vehicle without consent differs from theft in that the accused does not intend to deprive the owner of their property and convert it to their own. Rather, take motor ...
Possession for Purpose of Weapons Trafficking Laws in Canada Explained
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking is covered under s. 100(2) of the Criminal Code found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A possession for purpose of weapons trafficking charge occurs when an individual possesses a prohibited, restricted, or non-restricted firearm, weapon, device or ammunition with the intention of transferring it or offering it for transfer to another, while knowing ...
Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized Laws in Canada Explained
Forcible entry and forcible detainer charges are covered under s. 92 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons.” A possession of an unauthorized firearm charge occurs when a person knowingly possesses a prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, or a non-restricted firearm without being the holder of a valid license, and in the case of a restricted ...
Lottery Offence Laws in Canada Explained
Lottery offences are covered under s. 206, 207, 207.1 and 209 of the Criminal Code, found in Part VII. Part VII covers “Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting”. Lottery offences, specifically s. 206, 207, 207.1 and 209, are hybrid offences with a Crown election. This means that depending on the circumstances of your case, the Crown may choose to proceed summarily or by indictment. If ...
Keeping Gaming or Betting House Laws in Canada Explained
Keeping gaming or betting house falls under Section 201 and 202 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It prohibits a person from enabling, encouraging, or assisting persons, or with the keeping of bets or gaming where a fee is charged to players and which all or any portion of proceeds is paid to or kept by the keeper. Specifically, section 202 pertains to gambling ...
Fraudulent Use of Citizenship Certificate Laws in Canada Explained
Fraudulent use of a citizenship certificate is covered under s. 58(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order”. A fraudulent use of citizenship certificate occurs when a person uses a certificate of citizenship or certificate of naturalization for fraudulent purposes. This provision is also triggered when a person knowingly parts with their validly issued citizen certificate ...
Forcible Entry or Forcible Detainer Laws in Canada
Forcible entry and forcible detainer charges are covered under s. 72 and s. 73 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” A forcible entry charge occurs when a person enters property that is possessed by another person, in a manner that is likely to cause a breach of the peace or a reasonable apprehension of a ...
Flight from Peace Officer Laws in Canada Explained
Flight from a peace officer falls under section 320.17 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It prohibits a person from fleeing from a peace officer while operating a motor vehicle, as it is deemed a criminal offence. This offence is committed when a driver intentionally avoids stopping their vehicle without a justifiable reason, with the aim of escaping the police officer. Flight from a ...
