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Natasha J. Calvinho Criminal Defence Professional Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 401-116 Lisgar Street,
(613) 680-0868
Raphaela Koyame Lawyers Firm Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
509-1390 prince of Wales drive
(613) 608-2474
Bayne Seller Ertel Carter
Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St #500
(613) 236-0535
Russomanno Criminal Law
Ottawa, Ontario
331 Somerset Street West
(613) 232-8389
Shore & Johnston
Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St Suite 800
(613) 233-7747
Nicolas St-Pierre Law
Ottawa, Ontario
116 Albert Street, Suites 200 & 300
(613) 699-5511
Glossary of Legal Terms
Crown prosecutor
Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.
Indictable offence
Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Loitering
Lingering aimlessly in a public place and obstructing persons who are lawfully there.
Summary conviction
Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.
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