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What is an Use of Firearm in Commission of an Offence charge? The offence of use of firearm in commission of an offence are found under s.85 of the Criminal Code. Offences relating to use of a firearm in commission of an offence are found in Part III of the Criminal Code relating to “Firearms and Other Weapons”. Offences under s.85 of the ...

What is a discharging a firearm charge? Offences relating to discharging a firearm are found in Part VIII of the Criminal Code concerning "Offences Against the Person and Reputation". These offences can be found under s.244, 244.1, and 244.2 of the Criminal Code. Offences under s.244, 244.1, and 244.2 of the Criminal Code are straight indictable offences, which means that the Crown cannot ...

What is an Unlawfully in a Dwelling charge? Unlawfully in a Dwelling is covered under s. 349(1) of the Criminal Code Part IX of the Criminal Code relating to "Offences Against Rights of Property." An unlawfully in a dwelling charge occurs when someone lacking a lawful reason enters or is in a dwelling for the purpose of committing another indictable offence. Unless there ...

What is a Trafficking in Persons charge? Trafficking in persons is covered under 279.01-04 of the Criminal Code Part VII of the Criminal Code relating to "Offences Against the Person and Reputation." A trafficking in persons charge applies when someone recruits, transports, transfers, holds, conceals, or harbours another person against their consent or influences their movements for the purpose of exploiting them or ...

What is administering a noxious substance? Administering a noxious substance is an offence under Section 245 of the Criminal Code of Canada.  This section makes it a criminal offence for a person who administers, or causes to be administered to any other person, or causes any other person to consume poison or any other destructive/harmful substance. Section 245 of the Criminal Code states ...

What is a breach of trust by public officer? Breach of trust is an offence under Section 122 of the Criminal Code of Canada. This section makes it a criminal offence for a public officer to intentionally and knowingly commit an act that violates the duties of their office or position of trust, for the purpose of gaining a person benefit or causing ...

What is an unauthorized use of a computer charge? The unauthorized use of a computer is covered under s. 342.1 of the Criminal Code. Unauthorized use of a computer is found in Part IX of the Criminal Code which covers “Offences Against Rights of Property.” An unauthorized use of a computer charge occurs when a person fraudulently obtains any computer service, intercepts a ...

What is an aggravated sexual assault charge? Sexual assault is covered under s.273 of the Criminal Code. Canada has a broad definition of sexual assault as sexual assaults can encompass a variety of sexually related charges such as those that involve the use of violence or a weapon. Generally speaking, sexual assault includes all unwanted sexual activity. There are three levels of sexual ...