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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 ...
False Statements Respecting Firearms Laws in Canada Explained
False statements respecting firearms is covered under s. 107(2) of the Criminal Code found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A false statement respecting firearms charge occurs when an individual knowingly makes a false report regarding the loss, destruction or theft of a prohibited, restricted or non-restricted firearm, weapon, device, ammunition or licence, to a peace officer or firearms officer. ...
Attempts and Accessories After the Fact Laws in Canada Explained
Attempts and accessories after the fact is covered under s. 463 of the Criminal Code found in Part XIII. Part XIII covers “Attempts - Conspiracies - Accessories”. An attempts and accessories after the fact charge applies to a wide range of offences, and so the level of punishment depends on the severity of the main offence. This section examines the criminal liability of an ...
Rescue or Permitting Escape Laws in Canada Explained
What is a charge of Rescue of Permitting Escape? Rescue or permitting escape is covered under section 147 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It occurs when a person knowingly aids, assists, or helps someone escape from lawful custody in Canada. Examples Some examples of a charge of Rescue of Permitting Escape may include the following: A person employed at a prison who wilfully ...
Corrupting Morals Laws in Canada Explained
What is a charge of Corrupting Morals? Corrupting morals is covered under 163 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Corrupting morals occurs when a person knowingly, without lawful justification or excuse, possesses, creates, or distributes obscene material, whether it is written, photographic, or otherwise. Obscenity has been held by the Supreme Court has an unreasonable exploitation of sexual violence. Corrupting Morals is a hybrid ...
