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What is “assault of a peace officer” in the Canadian criminal code? Assault of a peace officer is criminalized under section 270 of the Canadian Criminal Code. The operative aspect of the offence (i.e., the act of “assault”) as defined by the Criminal Code under section 265(1) is no different than say in committing a “common assault” as criminalized under section 266 of ...

What is a possession of a restricted or prohibited firearms charge? The offence of a restricted or prohibited firearm is found under s.95 of the Criminal Code. Offences relating to possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm are found in Part III of the Criminal Code relating to "Firearms and Other Weapons". Offences under s.95 of the Criminal Code are hybrid offences which means ...

What is a sexual assault with a weapon charge? Sexual assault with a weapon is covered under s. 272 of the Criminal Code and includes sexual assault causing bodily harm or threatening to cause harm to a person other than the complainant. Sexual assault with a weapon is found in Part VIII of the Criminal Code. Part VIII covers “Offences Against the ...

What is possession of a weapon contrary to an order? The offence of possession of a weapon contrary to an order is found under s.117.01 of the Criminal Code. Offences relating to possession of a weapon contrary to an order are found in Part III of the Criminal Code relating to "Firearms and Other Weapons". The offence of possession of a weapon contrary ...

Obstructing a peace officer charges Obstructing a peace officer is an offence under Section 129 of the Criminal Code of Canada. This section makes it a criminal offence to obstruct or resist a peace officer while they are performing the lawful execution of their duties. Section 129 of the Criminal Code states that everyone who: (a) resists or wilfully obstructs a public officer or ...

What is fraud in relation to fares? Fraud in relation to fares is an offence which is covered under s. 393 of the Criminal Code (the Code). Fraudulently collecting a fare or fraudulently avoiding paying a fare are offences in Canada. Fraud in relation to fares is is a hybrid offence, where depending on the circumstances of your case, the Crown can elect ...

What is a unflawful assembly? Offences relating to unlawful assembly are found in Part II of the Criminal Code relating to "Offences Against Public Order". The offence of “Unlawful Assembly” is covered by Section 63 of the Criminal Code of Canada.  The offence of “Unlawful Assembly” prohibits the assembly of three or more persons who, with intent to carry out any common purpose, ...

What is a failure to attend court or appear charge? Failure to attend court or appear is covered under s. 145(2) and s. 145(3) of the Criminal Code found in Part IV. Part IV covers “Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice.” A failure to attend court or appear charge occurs when a person fails to attend court in accordance with a ...