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 criminal […]
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 Suspension […]
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 the […]
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 a […]
Unauthorized possession of firearm (CC 91 (1)) / Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon (91(2)) is a hybrid offence, but it is normally tried summarily unless the individual is also being charged with other more serious offences. In cases where someone is convicted of this offence alone, they are usually required to pay fine and […]
Personation with intent (CC 403) is a hybrid offence that is normally tried summarily. Individuals convicted of this offence are usually sentenced to a fine payment and sometimes probation. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an individual’s criminal history. The record of conviction will be kept separate and apart […]
Obstructing a peace officer (129(a)) is a hybrid offence, meaning that it can be tried either summarily or by indictment. Since this charge commonly accompanies other charges, the method of trial and the sentence are normally determined by the seriousness of the other offences. In cases where someone is convicted of this offence alone, they […]
Possession of property obtained by crime (CC 354) can be either a hybrid or an indictable offence depending on the value of the goods involved. An individual can be convicted of possession of property obtained by crime valued at “over” or “under” a certain amount. The specific value has varied over time but it is […]
Uttering Threats (CC 264.1) is a hybrid offence but it is almost always tried summarily. Individuals convicted of mischief are usually sentenced to probation and sometimes a fine payment. Repeat offenders are given heavier sentences and, in rare instances, can be given a jail sentence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault […]
Mischief (CC 430) is a hybrid offence but it is generally tried summarily. Individuals convicted of mischief are usually sentenced to a fine payment, probation and, in some cases, a restitution order based the cost of the damage caused by the offence. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction from an […]
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