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Property Offences in Canada

Understanding Criminal Acts Against Property Rights

If you have been charged with a crime in Sarnia, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

Property Offences

This section of the Criminal Code includes offences that involve the violation of someone's rights to the use and enjoyment of their property. These offences can include acts of vandalism, theft of mail or possession of items obtained through crime. Other offences include charging a criminal interest rate, forgery and extortion. There can be serious consequences for those who are convicted, and it is important to understand and respect the property rights of others.

Arson

Arson is the act of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to property. It is a serious crime that can have deadly consequences.

Break and Enter

Break and enter is defined as entering a residence, business or other property without permission to commit a crime

Criminal Interest Rate

Loan sharking involves lending someone money then charging them 60 percent or more in interest.

Extortion

Commonly known as blackmail, extortion is to force another person to do something through threats, accusations, menaces, or violence.

Forgery

Making a document "that you know to be false" to pass it off as genuine. The maximum penalty for forgery charges ranges from 10 to 14 years.

Mail Theft

If you steal mail, a Canada Post bag, sack or other container used to convey mail you can be charged, even if it didn't contain mail.

Mischief

Mischief is the wilful destruction of property, making it dangerous or useless to others.

Possession of Stolen Goods

It is an offence to be in possession of any item obtained through a criminal act, such as theft.

Robbery

Taking property that is not rightfully yours with the use of threats or violence and even weapons.

Theft

Taking property from others without their consent, unless you honestly believe it is yours.

Vandalism

Vandalism is covered by mischief charges and can come in many forms.

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Government References

Criminal Code

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/