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Law Office Of Rosalind E. Conway
Ottawa, Ontario
185 Somerset St W # 320
(613) 299-4750
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Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street
(613) 371-3884
Ryan E. Durran - Barrister & Solicitor
Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 800- 200 Elgin Street
(613) 233-0616
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Ottawa, Ontario
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 410
(613) 233-0330
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Ottawa, Ontario
185 Somerset Street West, Suite 305
(613) 565-3363
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Ottawa, Ontario
1200 Walkley Road
(613) 321-2846
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