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Attempted Murder Laws in Canada

Part VIII of the Criminal Code / Against the Person and Reputation

Attempted Murder and the Intent to Kill

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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Ottawa, Ontario
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Ottawa, Ontario
150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 2300
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May Irwin & Associates

Ottawa, Ontario
05-185 Somerset St. W
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Paul Lewandowski Criminal Defence Lawyer

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 901
(613) 866-4155

Solomon Friedman

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 403
(613) 202-1900

Lyttle Mcgarry Del Greco Llp

Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar Street, Suite 300
(613) 233-7740
Attempted Murder 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.

Self-defence

A person is not guilty of an offence if they reasonably believe on reasonable grounds that force was being used against them or another person. or that a threat of force was made. They can act in self defence to protect themselves or the other person, as long as their actions are reasonable in the circumstances.

Attempted Murder in Ottawa, Ontario - Tagged With:
Code Citations: s.239 (1)
Attempted Murder in Ottawa, Ontario - Referenced Links