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Roothman & Roothman Lawyers
Kelowna, British Columbia
#403-1630 Pandosy Street
(236) 420-5892
Stanley J. Tessmer Law Corporation
Kelowna, British Columbia
272 Bernard Ave
(250) 762-6747
John P. Gustafson B.A., Ll.B.
Kelowna, British Columbia
203-246 2Nd Avenue
(250) 214-2141
FH&P Lawyers
Kelowna, British Columbia
400 - 275 Lawrence Avenue
(778) 940-1575
Mark J. Chiu Law Corporation
Kelowna, British Columbia
1652 Pandosy St.
(236) 361-4412
Gordon & Company.
Kelowna, British Columbia
#207-1433 St. Paul Street
(250) 860-9997
Glossary of Legal Terms
Culpable homicide
Murder, manslaughter or infanticide where the death was caused by an intentional act or criminal negligence.
Homicide
When a person causes the death of another or intentionally inflicts bodily harm they know is likely to cause death and they are not acting in the course of self-defence.
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.
Tagged With:
Against the Person and Reputation
Code Citations:
s.233