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Theft (CC 334) – Common Criminal Charges

Theft (CC 334) can be either a hybrid or an indictable offence depending on the value of the goods that were stolen. An individual can be convicted of theft “over” or “under” a certain amount. The specific value has varied over time but it is currently set at $5000. So if someone is charged withRead More

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Possession of break-in instruments (CC 351) – Common Criminal Charges

Possession of break-in instruments (CC 351) is an indictable offence. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a period of incarceration. The sentence is likely to be heavier if other crimes were involved, like theft or assault. Repeat offenders are also generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to beRead More

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Breaking and entering (CC 348) – Common Criminal Charges

Breaking and entering (CC 348) is an indictable offence if it involved a private residence. If it took place elsewhere, it is a hybrid offence. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. The sentence is likely to be heavier if other crimes were involved, like theftRead More

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Trafficking – Common Criminal Charges (CDSA 5)

Trafficking in a scheduled substance/narcotic or Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA 5) is an indictable offence where most common illegal drugs are involved (including marijuana, cocaine and heroin). Sentences for this offence range from a fine or probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. Repeat offenders are generally givenRead More

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Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 4) – Common Criminal Charges

Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 4) is a hybrid offence but it is usually tried summarily. Individuals convicted of possession of a scheduled substance are usually sentenced to a modest fine payment, probation and, in some cases, a short period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences andRead More

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Testimonials from the backlog #1

The following entry is from a victim of the Harper government’s omnibus crime bill. We will be publishing as many of these entries as we can find. If you would like to add your story please send it in an email to info@nationalpardon.org All entries will be posted anonymously unless a specific request is madeRead More

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Aggravated Assault (CC 268) – Common Criminal Charges

Aggravated Assault (CC 268) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of aggravated assault are usually sentenced to serve time in prison. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and the maximum sentence for this offence is fourteen years in prison. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal history.Read More

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Parole Board of Canada and the Pardon Backlog

Is it ok to steal from a criminal? The criminals probably don’t think so. What about fraud? Is it ok to commit fraud against someone who has a criminal record? Here’s another question: If a corporation can be found guilty of a crime, why not a government agency? As recently reported by the Canadian Press,Read More

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Assault with a weapon / Assault causing bodily harm (CC 267) – Common Criminal Charges

Assault with a weapon / Assault causing bodily harm (CC 267) is a hybrid offence. Individuals convicted of assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm are usually sentenced to a fine payment, probation and, in some cases, a period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and areRead More

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Assault (CC 266) – Common Criminal Charges

Assault (CC 266) is a hybrid offence but it is almost always tried summarily. Individuals convicted of assault are usually sentenced to a modest fine payment, probation, or in some cases a short period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be given jail time.Read More

Theft (CC 334) – Common Criminal Charges

Possession of break-in instruments (CC 351) – Common Criminal Charges

Breaking and entering (CC 348) – Common Criminal Charges

Trafficking – Common Criminal Charges (CDSA 5)

Possession of a scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 4) – Common Criminal Charges

Testimonials from the backlog #1

Aggravated Assault (CC 268) – Common Criminal Charges

Parole Board of Canada and the Pardon Backlog

Assault with a weapon / Assault causing bodily harm (CC 267) – Common Criminal Charges

Assault (CC 266) – Common Criminal Charges

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