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Homicide Laws in Canada

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

Homicide: The Four Categories and their Punishments

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

Peter Azzi Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 204-185 Somerset Street West
(613) 889-1564

Cabinet Francois K. Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
1200 Walkley Road
(613) 321-2846

Chiarelli Cramer Witteveen Llp

Ottawa, Ontario
102 Centrepointe Dr.
(613) 723-9100

Dong's Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
101-669 Sue Holloway Drive
(613) 825-1305

SKG Law Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
38 Auriga Drive, Suite 200
(613) 400-6237
Homicide in Ottawa, Ontario - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Defence attorney

A criminal defence lawyer protects the rights of defendants and helps them build a defence that aims to have them acquitted. They ensure the accused's rights are protected throughout the judicial process.

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.

Homicide in Ottawa, Ontario - Tagged With:
Code Citations: Section 222 (1) , s.231 , s.233 , s.234
Homicide in Ottawa, Ontario - Referenced Links