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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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Harbic Law

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

Goldblatt Partners LLP

Ottawa, Ontario
1400 – 270 Albert Street
(613) 235-5327

Abergel Goldstein & Partners LLP

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

Dong's Law Office

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

Law Office Of Sarah Ahsan

Ottawa, Ontario
600-200 Elgin Street
(613) 761-2550

LMS Lawyers Llp

Ottawa, Ontario
190 O'Connor Street, 9Th Floor
(613) 230-5787
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
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