Violent Offences
Uttering Threats Laws in Canada
Uttering threats refers to making statements expressing an intention to cause physical harm or death to someone, damaging their property, or injuring an individual’s animal or bird. Uttering threats is covered under s.264.1 of the Criminal Code. Prosecuting an individual for an uttering threat charge does not require a copious amount of evidence, rather, such cases often revolve around whether the judge believes the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Obstructing or Violence to or Arrest of Officiating Clergyman Laws in Canada Explained
What is an obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman charge? Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman is covered under s. 176(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part V. Part V covers “Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct.” An obstruction or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman charge occurs when a person obstructs or attempts to ...
Compounding Indictable Offence Laws in Canada Explained
What is a compounding indictable offence charge? The charge for a compounding indictable offence is covered under s. 141(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part IV. Part IV covers “Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice.” A compounding indictable offence charge occurs when a person asks, receives, or agrees to receive something valuable in exchange for hiding or covering up an indictable ...
Inciting to Mutiny Laws in Canada Explained
What is an inciting to mutiny charge? An inciting to mutiny is covered under s. 53 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” An inciting to mutiny charge occurs when a person attempts for a traitorous or mutinous purpose to seduce a member of the Canadian Forces from their duty and allegiance to Her Majesty. ...
Prize Fights Laws in Canada Explained
Prize Fighting is covered under 83 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Prize Fighting occurs when two people who have met for a previously arranged encounter for a fight, whether by fists, hands or feet. The offence of prize fighting includes those who encourage, advertise, officiate or umpire, or attend to report or aid.Prize Fighting is a straight summary offence.Examples Some examples of a charge ...
