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Marginal note: General penalty. 787 (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, every person who is convicted of an offence punishable on summary conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000 or to a term of imprisonment of not more than two years less a day, or to both. Marginal note: Imprisonment in default if not otherwise specified
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Federal laws of Canada. Table of Contents. Criminal Code. 1...
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N/A. Order restricting publication re certain offences before Review Board. 672.501 (11) $5,000 *. N/A. Breach of prohibition on use of bodily substance under a probation order. 732.11. $5,000 *. N/A.
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Where an offence is described as punishable by "summary conviction", section 787(1) states the punishment will be a fine of no more than $5,000 and/or 2 years less a day jail unless the offence specifies otherwise. Other available summary offence maximums include 18 months jail. However, under s. 735where the accused is an organization, the summary...
The maximum for indictable offences will always be specified in the provisions. The code will specify a maximum of 2, 5, 10, 14 years jail or life. Where the offence does not specify a maximum penalty s. 743 will deem the maximum penalty as 5 years. The only offence within the Criminal Code that does not specify a maximum penalty is an offence unde...
This provision was introduced September 19, 2019 and would only apply to those offences committed after that date.
The penalties for summary conviction offences in Canada are typically less severe than those for indictable offences. The maximum penalties include: Fines: Up to $5,000. Imprisonment: Up to two years less a day in jail. Alternative Sentencing: Options such as probation, community service, or restorative justice programs are often considered.
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The maximum penalty for a summary offence is usually a $5,000 fine and/or six months in jail. Some summary offences have higher maximum sentences. They include breaches of a probation order. Indictable offences – These are more serious offences and include theft over $5,000, break and enter, aggravated sexual assault and murder. Maximum ...
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Mar 10, 2017 · For summary conviction offences that fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government, section 787 of the Criminal Code of Canada specifies that, unless another punishment is provided for by law, the maximum penalty for a summary conviction offence is a sentence of 6 months of imprisonment, a fine of $5000 or both. Section 786 of the Code has a statute that prohibits persons from being ...
