Criminal Code Help
Find peace of mind in uncertain times. Criminal Code Help provides a user-friendly resource for anyone looking up criminal charges in Canada.
A Guide to Canadian Criminal Offences
Criminal Code Help is a user-friendly resource for understanding the laws and procedures of the Canadian justice system. Our website is designed to provide clear and concise information about a wide range of criminal offences. We are an informational resource and do not offer legal advice. Our goal is to provide unbiased information about various offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. Our content is designed for the general public and includes legal citations, information about penalties, and the latest legal developments. We cannot ensure the accuracy of the information on our site at all times. So, if you are facing criminal charges, it is recommended that you seek the support of a lawyer. Check out our "Know Your Lawyer" section for more information and to make an informed decision.
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Criminal Offences
Explore offences against the person, property, public order, and morality. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to look up a specific issue or topic.
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Examine the details related to hiring a legal representative and the various types of criminal defence lawyers that are accessible to you.
The Legal Process
Learn more about the role and function of courts, the different stages of a legal case, and valuable resources for further information.
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Offences by Category
Simple Assault (Youth)
If you are a youth and charged with simple assault, you will likely avoid jail time depending on the circumstances.What is the Income Tax Act?
The Income Tax Act is a federal law that collects and administers income tax in Canada.Resisting Arrest
Interfering, through active physical resistance, in a peace officer's attempt to perform a lawful arrest.Amphetamine
Speed, bennies or uppers, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, ups, wake-ups, black beauties, jollies, crazy medicine, yaba and crazy horse.Disobeying an Order of the Court
When a judge or a justice of the peace makes an order, the law requires that you carry it out.Hate Crime
Motivated by hate or bias against a race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.Aggravated Sexual Assault
If you wound, maim, disfigure or endanger someone during a sexual assault.Immigration Marriage Fraud
It is illegal to enter into a marriage or common-law relationship with someone outside our borders solely to have that person immigrate to Canada.Impaired Driving (British Columbia)
B.C. has the harshest impaired driving laws in Canada, with consequences that include fines, jail time, and more.The Criminal Law Blog
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