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 theft […]
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 given […]
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 and […]
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 made […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 are […]
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. […]
Production of scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 7) is an indictable offence where most common illegal drugs are involved. This offence includes the cultivation of marijuana. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely to be given jail […]
Arrested for assault? It doesn’t take much. In a recent article (and corresponding video) posted by CBC, a moment of road rage was captured in dash-cam footage by a fellow motorist. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/road-rage-suspect-arrested-after-punch-caught-on-video-1.2988080 The video depicts the accused getting out of his vehicle and engaging in what appears to be a heated discussion with the other […]
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