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Scaria Law
Guelph, Ontario
P.O.Box 1793
(416) 908-7494
Woolcott Krashinsky LLP
Guelph, Ontario
380 Woolwich Street
(519) 823-8447
Joseph Fera Law Office
Guelph, Ontario
329 Woolwich Street
(519) 822-9163
W. Gerald Punnett Barrister & Solicitor
Guelph, Ontario
150 Norfolk Street
(519) 821-5840
Guelph Criminal Defence Lawyer
Guelph, Ontario
329 Woolwich Street
(519) 766-1110
Cheryl Stelzer Law
Guelph, Ontario
105 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.Suite 100
(519) 837-2100
Glossary of Legal Terms
Controlled substance
Any type of drug that the federal government has categorized as having a higher-than-average potential for abuse or addiction. Its manufacture, possession or use is regulated by the government through the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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.
Summary conviction
Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.
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