OshawaLawyersNear Me
Forstner Law
Oshawa, Ontario
150 Bond St E
(289) 316-2578
Mark Jacula - Criminal Lawyer
Oshawa, Ontario
633 King Street East, Suite 202
(905) 404-0333
Kelly Greenway Bruce
Oshawa, Ontario
114 King Street East
(905) 723-2278
Gobin & Leyenson
Oshawa, Ontario
17 John Street West
(905) 240-5555
Creighton Law Firm
Oshawa, Ontario
235 King St. E.
(905) 723-3446
Risen, Inch & Fraser
Oshawa, Ontario
57 Simcoe St. South, Suite 1C
(289) 274-3492
Glossary of Legal Terms
Crown prosecutor
Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.
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.
Loitering
Lingering aimlessly in a public place and obstructing persons who are lawfully there.
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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