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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 ...

What is “motor vehicle theft” in Canada Motor vehicle theft is an offence under section 333.1 of the Canadian Criminal Code. It captures the specific act of stealing a motor vehicle and isolates this act as an offence outside of other types of theft. Motor vehicle theft involves taking a motor vehicle for which you do not have rightful ownership of or any ...

Kidnapping and Unlawful Confinement are covered under s.279(1) and (2) of the Criminal Code. These offences are found in Part VIII of the Criminal Code concerning "Offences Against the Person and Reputation". There is a subtle distinction between kidnapping and unlawful confinement. Unlawful confinement generally requires depriving a person's liberty so they cannot move from one point to another. Kidnapping involves taking control of ...

What is an escape from lawful custody charge? Escape from lawful custody is covered under s. 145(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part IV. Part IV covers “Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice.” An escape from lawful custody charge occurs when a person escapes lawful custody, meaning they have escaped when they have been arrested in accordance with the law. ...

What is a prison breach charge? Prison breach is covered under s.144 of the Criminal Code. Offences relating to prison breach are found in Part IV of the Criminal Code concerning "Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice". Under s.144 there are two ways in which the offence of prison breach can be committed. However, regardless of which way the offence is ...

What is a Pointing a Firearm charge? The offence of pointing a firearm is covered under s.87 of the Criminal Code.   Offences relating to pointing a firearm are found in Part III of the Criminal Code relating to "Firearms and Other Weapons". This section creates an offence for pointing a firearm at another person without lawful excuse. The offence is committed whether ...