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Attempted Murder Laws in Canada

Part VIII of the Criminal Code / Against the Person and Reputation

Attempted Murder and the Intent to Kill

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

OttawaLawyersNear Me

Lamb & O’Brien

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 700
(613) 560-5982

Edelson Foord Law

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin St
(613) 864-3028

Natasha J. Calvinho Criminal Defence Professional Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 401-116 Lisgar Street,
(613) 680-0868

Brass Law Office

Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 704, 200 Elgin Street
(613) 238-5757

Cedric Nahum Law

Ottawa, Ontario
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 410
(613) 233-0330

Kimberley A. Pegg Barristers

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Cooper Street, Suite 1
(613) 232-9331
Attempted Murder in Ottawa, Ontario - Glossary of Terms

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.

Self-defence

A person is not guilty of an offence if they reasonably believe on reasonable grounds that force was being used against them or another person. or that a threat of force was made. They can act in self defence to protect themselves or the other person, as long as their actions are reasonable in the circumstances.

Attempted Murder in Ottawa, Ontario - Tagged With:
Code Citations: s.239 (1)
Attempted Murder in Ottawa, Ontario - Referenced Links