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Restitution

Restitution This is a common sentence when someone is convicted of a property crime like theft, fraud or mischief. For…

Conditional sentence order,

Conditional sentence order Also known as house arrest, this is similar to jail, only it is served at the offender’s…

Jail

Jail This is the big one of course. A jail sentences is usually reserved for serious offences and for repeat…

Prohibitions

Prohibitions These are a common part of criminal sentences but they’re a bit different from other sentences. A prohibition order…

Fees and Surcharges – Criminal Sentencing

Fees and Surcharges These are not necessarily considered part of a sentence but it is common for courts to charge…

Unauthorized use of credit card data (342(3)) – Common Criminal Charges

Unauthorized use of credit card data (342(3)) is a hybrid offence. It is often tried summarily but it can be…

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…

Fines – Criminal Sentencing

Fines Fines are also a very common penalty to see in criminal courts. Small fins of $200 or less are…

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…

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…