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Ryan E. Durran - Barrister & Solicitor
Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 800- 200 Elgin Street
(613) 233-0616
Duvadie Law
Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar St Suite 402
(613) 422-1155
Paul Lewandowski Criminal Defence Lawyer
Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 901
(613) 866-4155
SKG Law Professional Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario
38 Auriga Drive, Suite 200
(613) 400-6237
Lamb & O’Brien
Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 700
(613) 560-5982
Peter Azzi Law Office
Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 204-185 Somerset Street West
(613) 889-1564
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.
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Against the Person and Reputation
Code Citations:
s.233