Michael Oykhman
Are throwing stars legal in Canada?
Throwing stars, also known as shuriken, carry a significant legal weight in Canada where they are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding throwing stars, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of legal representation when ...
Are batons legal in Canada?
Batons, also known as a “Kiyoga baton” or “Steel Cobra” carry a significant legal weight in Canada where they are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding batons, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of ...
Misconduct by Officers Executing Process Laws in Canada
What is a misconduct by officers executing process charge? Misconduct by officers executing process is covered under s. 128 of the Criminal Code, found in Part IV. Part IV covers “Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice.” A misconduct by officers executing process charge occurs when a police officer or coroner intentionally engages in conduct that violates one or more of their ...
Peace Officers Neglect in Riot Situation Laws in Canada
What is a peace officer neglect in riot situation charge? Peace officer neglect in a riot situation is covered under s. 69 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” A peace officer neglect in riot situation charge occurs when a peace officer, without reasonable excuse, fails to take all reasonable steps to supress a riot ...
Piratical Acts Laws in Canada
What is a piratical acts charge? Piratical acts are covered under section 75 in Part II of the Criminal Code. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order”. Piratical acts are outlined within this section and occur where an individual has stolen a Canadian ship or its cargo, does or attempts to mutiny, or incites another to commit a piratical act. This charge is ...
Piracy Laws in Canada
What is a piracy charge? Piracy is covered under section 74, Part II of the Canadian Criminal Code. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order”. A piracy charge occurs where, by the law of nations, a person has committed an act considered piratical. Piratical acts are committed on navigable waters and the seas outside of all national jurisdictions. As this is by the ...
Intimidating Parliament Laws in Canada
What is an intimidating parliament charge? An intimidating parliament charge is a serious criminal offence and occurs when a person commits an act of violence with the specific intent of intimidating Parliament of the legislature of a Canadian province. Intimidating parliament is an indictable offence, which means it is a more serious type of criminal charge in Canada, and upon conviction, the perpetrator ...
Hijacking Laws in Canada
What is a hijacking charge?Hijacking is covered under s. 76 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Public Order Offences.”A hijacking charge is a serious criminal that transpires when an individual, through the use of force, threat of force, or any other form of intimidation, seizes or takes control of an aircraft with the intention of confining or imprisoning anyone ...
