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The Criminal Code is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures

Criminal Offences, Defences, Punishments and Procedures

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

Administration of Justice

Contempt of Court, Disobeying an Order of the Court, Fabricating Evidence, Perjury, Probation Order, Public Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Unlawfully at Large.

Against Authority

Endangering the Safety of an Aircraft or Airport, Hijacking, Offensive Weapons and Explosive Substances, Sabotage, Sedition, Seizing Control of a Ship or Fixed Platform

Corruption Offences

Bribery: Corruptly accepting or offering money, valuables, or employment in exchange for actions taken or omitted.

Disorderly Conduct

Causing a Disturbance, Fighting, Screaming, Shouting, Swearing, Drunkenness, Exposing Yourself, Loitering, Discharging Firearms

Gambling and Gaming

A place where people are encouraged to gamble, where a portion of the bets are paid to the keeper of the establishment.

Weapons Offences

Carrying Concealed Weapon, Firearm Charges and Penalties, Robbery to Steal a Firearm, Self-Defence With a Firearm, Weapons Trafficking.

Terrorism

Terrorism, Financing of Terrorism, Participation in Activity of a Terrorist Group, Facilitating Terrorist Activity

Sexual Offences

Aggravated Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault With a Weapon, Sexual Offences Against Children, Voyeurism.

Hate Crime

Motivated by hate or bias against a race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.

Violent Offences

Aggravated Assault, Assault, Animal Cruelty, Elder and Child Abuse, Kidnapping and Confinement, Serious Assault.

Homicide Offences

Homicide, Attempted Murder, First-Degree Murder, Second-Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Infanticide

Property Offences

Arson, Break and Enter, Criminal Interest Rate, Extortion, Forgery, Mail Theft, Mischief, Possession of Stolen Goods, Robbery, Theft, Vandalism.

Motor Vehicle Offences

Dangerous Driving, Disqualified Suspended Licence, Hit and Run, Impaired Boating, Impaired Driving, Impaired Driving (Marijuana), Vehicular Manslaughter.

Impaired Driving by Province

Each province and territory in Canada has taken its own approach in addressing impaired driving by implementing specific laws.

Fraudulent Transactions

Counterfeiting Currency, Identity Theft and Fraud, Fraud, Immigration Marriage Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortgage Fraud

Organized Crime and Gangs

Participating in a Criminal Organization, Conspiracy, Money Laundering, Contraband Tobacco

Drug Offences

CDSA, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Amphetamine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Crystal Meth, Ecstasy, Heroin, Oxycodone, LSD, Roofies, PCP

Youth Offences

Youth Criminal Justice Act, Parental Responsibility, Alcohol and Minors, Sentencing Principles, Homicide Laws, Impaired Driving, Assault, Shoplifting, Theft, Vandalism, Weapons

Not Listed

Careless Driving, Cyberbullying, Illegal Dumping, Public Intoxication, Public Urination, Open Liquor, Shoplifting, Speeding, Vagrancy, Tax Evasion

Criminal Offences Listed By Type

For ease of navigation, we have elected to categorize the offences listed by common types, such as violent offences, sexual offences, property offences, motor vehicle offences, and the like. There is always the possibility of error or omission, so we highly recommend seeking the advice and representation of a qualified lawyer.

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Mickelson & Whysall Law Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia

1005-128 Pender St W

(604) 688-8588

Smeets Law Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia

#1430-1188 West Georgia Street

(604) 899-0320

Troy D. Anderson

Vancouver, British Columbia

1050 - 777 Hornby Stree

(604) 638-9188

Roxy Zakirova Criminal Defence Lawyer

Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver, Bc, V5Y 0K5, Canada

(604) 724-8955

Kyla Lee Criminal Defence Lawyer

Vancouver, British Columbia

215-114 East 7th Avenue

(604) 685-8889

Ferguson Allingham

Vancouver, British Columbia

440 – 319 West Pender Street

(604) 336-9800

Government References

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/

Criminal Code

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