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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

OttawaLawyersNear Me

Abergel Goldstein & Partners LLP

Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar Street, Suite 200
(613) 296-2561

Natasha J. Calvinho Criminal Defence Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 401-116 Lisgar Street,
(613) 680-0868

Reesink Law

Ottawa, Ontario
400 Dalhousie St Unit 209
(613) 680-8859

McKoena Law

Ottawa, Ontario
285 Carruthers Avenue
(613) 695-6529

Kimberley A. Pegg Barristers

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

Binny Law Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
302-1907 Baseline Rd
(613) 204-5452
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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