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Homicide Offences in Canada

Death-related Charges

If you have been charged with a crime in St. John’s, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

Homicide Offences

Homicide is a term that encompasses crimes that result in harm to an individual and fall under the classification of Offences Against The Person and Reputation. These crimes include murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, and infanticide. A conviction for these offences can result in severe consequences.

Attempted Murder
The act of trying to carry out a plan of murder. The intention to take a life is enough for charges to be laid.
First-Degree Murder
A killing that is planned and deliberate, such as a contract killing.
Homicide
Can be culpable or non-culpable and includes infanticide, manslaughter, and first and second-degree murders.
Infanticide
A law that is specific to women. When a mother causes the death of her newborn child by a wilful act or omission.
Manslaughter
Committing an unlawful act that causes the death of another person. The homicide is not planned, and there is no intent to kill.
Second-Degree Murder
A deliberate killing that occurs without planning, like the intent to cause bodily harm, knowing it would likely result in death.

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Fraize Law Offices

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
268 Duckworth St
(709) 726-7978

Collins Wentzell

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
7 Church Hill
(709) 753-2616

Duffy Law

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
640 Torbay Road
(709) 726-5298

Browne Fitzgerald Morgan & Avis

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Suite L-003, 8-10 Rowan Street
(709) 724-3800

Rogers Rogers Moyse

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
102 Lemarchant Rd
(709) 722-3777

Sullivan Breen Defence

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Suite 300, Haymarket Square, 223-233 Duckworth Street
(709) 739-4141
Homicide Offences in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador - Referenced Links

Government References

Criminal Code
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/