Theft
Break and Enter to Steal Firearm Laws in Canada
Break and enter to steal firearms is covered under s. 98(4) of the Criminal Code, found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons.” A break and enter to steal firearms charge occurs when one breaks in or out of a place and steals a firearm. In terms of breaking in, this offence occurs when one breaks and enters into a place ...
Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent Laws in Canada Explained
Take Motor Vehicle without consent falls under Section 335 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It prohibits a person from taking a motor vehicle that is the property of another person, without consent. Take motor vehicle without consent differs from theft in that the accused does not intend to deprive the owner of their property and convert it to their own. Rather, take motor ...
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 ...
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 ...
Robbery (s. 322 (1)) Laws in Canada
Robbery is a violent property offence that is considered one of the most serious under Canadian criminal law. Individuals charged with robbery are often subsequently charged with other violent offences including assault and theft. The offence is covered under s. 343 of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”) and is a straight indictable offence, meaning the expected punishment is more serious. There are ...
Theft Laws in Canada
Theft is a type of non-violent property offence that covers a variety of illegal acts, including shoplifting or taking the personal property of a friend, family member or stranger without consent. Theft is covered under s. 322(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”) and is generally divided into two categories: Theft over $5,000; and Theft under $5,000. There are also special categories ...
