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Not Listed in the Criminal Code of Canada

The Consequences of Actions Regulated by Other Laws

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

Miscellaneous / Not Listed Offences

There are certain crimes that may not be explicitly indexed in the Criminal Code but are included in other areas of the statute or are regulated by other levels of government. For example, laws against illegal dumping and public urination may be found in municipal bylaws, while rules related to speeding and other driving offences are typically set by each province. It is important to fully understand the legal consequences of various actions.

Careless Driving

Careless Driving is regulated by each province or territory and is open to interpretation and can include various types of behaviour.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can be hate, drama, gossip or trolling and could lead to charges of Criminal Harassment, Threats and Intimidation, and more.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is not included in the Code though most municipalities levy fines to those convicted of this crime.

Open Liquor

Each province is responsible for its own liquor laws in Canada.

Public Intoxication

Liquor laws are regulated by each province and fines differ. Where and when you can drink in public also varies by province.

Public Urination

Most cities and towns across Canada have bylaws which make it a crime to urinate in public.

Shoplifting

Shoplifting falls under Theft and can be categorized as theft over $5,000 or theft under $5,000.

Speeding

Each province and territory enforces its roadways and has its own penalties for speeding.

Tax Evasion

Tax evasion involves falsifying records, hiding income or inflating expenses in order to avoid paying tax to the government.

Vagrancy

Across Canada, provincial and municipal governments have passed laws to control loitering and soliciting.

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Southern Alberta Law Offices

Okotoks, Alberta

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(403) 995-1410