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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

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Natasha J. Calvinho Criminal Defence Professional Corporation

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

Nikolas Lust

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Cooper St Suite 4
(613) 857-1911

McKoena Law

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

Ronald G. Guertin Law

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 4 - 200 Cooper Street
(613) 238-5448

Danielson Kabesh Law Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
265 Carling Avenue, Suite 705
(613) 519-9401

Harbic Law

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 704, 200 Elgin Street
(613) 262-3703
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