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Causing a Disturbance Laws in Canada

Part V of the Criminal Code / Sexual, Moral & Disorderly Conduct

Disrupting Peace and Order

If you have been charged with a crime in Ottawa, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

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Kimberley A. Pegg Barristers

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Cooper Street, Suite 1
(613) 232-9331

Jason Gilbert B.A., Ll.B

Ottawa, Ontario
85 Albert Street, Suite 800
(613) 237-2673

Brass Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 704, 200 Elgin Street
(613) 238-5757

Carroll & Wallace Barristers

Ottawa, Ontario
190 O'Connor Street, Suite 300, Third Floor
(613) 236-5494

Bayne Seller Ertel Carter

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St #500
(613) 236-0535

Paul Lewandowski Criminal Defence Lawyer

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 901
(613) 866-4155
Causing a Disturbance in Ottawa, Ontario - Glossary of Terms

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.

Causing a Disturbance in Ottawa, Ontario - Tagged With:
Code Citations: s.786 (2) , s.787.1 , s.175 (1)
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