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Possession of credit card obtained by crime (342(1)(c)) – Common Criminal Charges

Possession of credit card obtained by crime (342(1)(c)) is a hybrid offence, but it is usually tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is rarely imposed for this offence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from anRead More

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Fines – Criminal Sentencing

Fines Fines are also a very common penalty to see in criminal courts. Small fins of $200 or less are common for minor offences like drug possession. The maximum penalty for a summary offence is normally $5000. It is rare for someone to be charged that much for a minor offence but repeat offenders mayRead More

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Criminal harassment (CC 264) – Common Criminal Charges

Criminal harassment (CC 264) is a hybrid offence that is normally tried summarily unless other more serious offences are also involved. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is normally only imposed for serious infractions or for repeat offenders. A Record Suspension will removeRead More

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Forcible confinement (CC 279 (2)) – Common Criminal Charges

Forcible confinement (CC 279 (2)) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of forcible confinement are usually sentenced to a fine payment, probation and, in serious cases, a period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be given jail time. A Record Suspension will removeRead More

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Keeping a common bawdy-house (CC 210) – Common Criminal Charges

Keeping a common bawdy-house (CC 210) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of this offence are generally required to pay a fine and serve probation. Sometimes a sentence including jail time may be handed down but this is relatively rare. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminalRead More

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Failure to attend court (CC 145(2)) – Common Criminal Charges

Failure to attend court (CC 145(2)) is technically a hybrid offence, but it is almost always tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal history. The record of conviction will be keptRead More

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Uttering a forged document (CC 368) – Common Criminal Charges

Uttering a forged document (CC 368) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of this offence are usually sentenced to a fine payment and sometimes probation. They may also have to pay restitution or compensation to the victim of the offence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminalRead More

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Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance (CC 145(3)) – Common Criminal Charges

Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance (CC 145(3)) is technically a hybrid offence, but it is almost always tried summarily. The sentence for this offence varies, but it is normally limited to a fine or probation. Jail time is normally only imposed for serious infractions or for repeat offenders. A Record SuspensionRead More

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Probation – Criminal Sentencing

Probation This is possibly the most common penalty handed down by courts. It is delivered for all kinds of offences. Probation means the person sentenced is given a list of terms they must comply with during the probationary period. Normally this includes reporting to a probation officer at specified times or checking in with theRead More

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A Criminal Population: The 10% Question

One of the statistics we deal with in the pardon business on a frequent basis is the percentage of Canadians with a criminal record. The most common number is 10% but I have numbers all the way up to 30% thrown around. All the time we hear that 10% of the population in Canada has aRead More

Possession of credit card obtained by crime (342(1)(c)) – Common Criminal Charges

Fines – Criminal Sentencing

Criminal harassment (CC 264) – Common Criminal Charges

Forcible confinement (CC 279 (2)) – Common Criminal Charges

Keeping a common bawdy-house (CC 210) – Common Criminal Charges

Failure to attend court (CC 145(2)) – Common Criminal Charges

Uttering a forged document (CC 368) – Common Criminal Charges

Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance (CC 145(3)) – Common Criminal Charges

Probation – Criminal Sentencing

A Criminal Population: The 10% Question

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