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Mcelroy Law
Ottawa, Ontario
305 - 185 Somerset Street West
(613) 702-3328
Raphaela Koyame Lawyers Firm Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
509-1390 prince of Wales drive
(613) 608-2474
Grenier Law
Ottawa, Ontario
280 Metcalfe Street
(613) 552-5537
Virginia Dolinska Criminal Defence
Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar Street, Suite 402
(613) 316-5784
Reesink Law
Ottawa, Ontario
400 Dalhousie St Unit 209
(613) 680-8859
Duvadie Law
Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar St Suite 402
(613) 422-1155
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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