Criminal Code Help
Criminal Code Help
YOUR CITY: North York, Ontario
Select the City closest to you
Loading...
Home / Criminal Offences / Homicide Offences

Homicide Offences in Canada

Death-related Charges

If you have been charged with a crime in North York, 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.

North YorkLawyersNear Me

The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou

North York, Ontario
1000 Finch Ave W #600
(416) 650-1011

David Genis - Toronto Criminal Lawyer

North York, Ontario
5775 Yonge Street, Suite #602
(647) 557-3050

Mattis Law Professional Corporation

North York, Ontario
150 Consumers Rd Suite 307
(647) 348-6588

Janet P. Daby Law Office

North York, Ontario
601-1183 Finch Ave W
(416) 253-4510

Gambriani Law

North York, Ontario
#1901-5000 Yonge St
(416) 628-2041

Law Offices Of Roger Rowe

North York, Ontario
1183 Finch Avenue West, Suite 207
(416) 739-0271
Homicide Offences in North York, Ontario - Referenced Links

Government References

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