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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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Brass Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
#704-200 Elgin St
(613) 238-5757

Abergel Goldstein & Partners LLP

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

Harbic Law

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

Frouhar Law

Ottawa, Ontario
342A Elgin St
(613) 238-2000

Murray Fakih Criminal Defence Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
224 Cooper St. 1st Floor
(613) 695-3005

Lamb & O’Brien

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 700
(613) 560-5982
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