Michael Oykhman
Conspiracy to Commit Murder (s. 465) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is conspiracy to commit murder?Section 465(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada deals with the offence of conspiracy, which occurs when two or more individuals plan to commit an illegal act together. The section outlines different scenarios where an individual can be charged with conspiracy, and specifically, as outlined in this section, to conspiracy to commit murder.Examples of conspiracy to commit murder:Some examples ...
Incest (s. 155) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is Incest? Incest is an offence under Section 155 of the Criminal Code of Canada. This section makes it an offense to, knowing that another person is by blood relationship, a parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild, as the case may be, has sexual intercourse with that person. This section of the criminal code ultimately criminalizes sex between relatives. The law ...
Making Counterfeit Money (s. 449) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is Making Counterfeit Money? Making counterfeit money is an offence under Section 449 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Section 449 of the Criminal Code of Canada which deals with making counterfeit money is aimed at protecting the public and financial institutions from fraud relating to currency. Definition “Counterfeit money” includes: a false coin or false paper money that resembles and is ...
Common Nuisance (s. 180) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is Common Nuisance? Common Nuisance is an offence under Section 180 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Section 180(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada which deals with common nuisance is aimed at protecting the public from actions that could endanger their lives, safety, or health. It defines a common nuisance as an activity that is dangerous or likely to cause physical ...
Canada Cannabis Laws: Know Your Rights!
Is cannabis legal in Canada? Cannabis has been decriminalized in Canada. This means that possession, use, and distribution are permitted to a certain extent. Possession, use, and distribution while permitted, are heavily regulated and safeguarded in Canada. Cannabis was officially decriminalized in Canada in 2018. Possession, use, and distribution of cannabis is not unfettered and is regulated under the Cannabis Act SC 2018 ...
Obscenity (s. 163) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is an obscenity charge? The offence of obscenity is covered under s. 163 of the Criminal Code and includes the distribution, possession, creation, or production of explicit and sexually explicit material that is considered obscene. What is considered obscene under Canadian law, is any sexually explicit material that depicts crime, horror, cruelty, and violence. The offence of abandoning a child is found ...
Abandoning Child (s. 218) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is an abandoning child charge? The offence of abandoning a child is covered under s. 218 of the Criminal Code and includes exposing a child who is under the age of 10, so that their life is endangered or likely to be endangered. Abandoning a child also includes exposing a child so their health is likely or has been permanently injured. The ...
Miranda Rights in Canada: Your Right to Remain Silent
In Canada, the presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in our legal system. This principle ensures that individuals accused of crimes are deemed innocent until proven guilty and beyond a reasonable doubt by the Crown Prosecution. Its significance lies in safeguarding the rights of individuals and preventing wrongful convictions. Section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms firmly establishes the ...
