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Shukairy Law
Ottawa, Ontario
1 Rideau St #700
(613) 421-1589
Engel Bruce & Associates
Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar Street, Suite 210
(613) 235-6324
James Coulter Law
Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street
(613) 371-3884
Cedric Nahum Law
Ottawa, Ontario
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 410
(613) 233-0330
Dubuisson Law Office
Ottawa, Ontario
75 Albert St
(819) 772-1249
Mitchell R Rowe Barrister & Solicitor
Ottawa, Ontario
170 Laurier Ave W
(613) 794-3856
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.
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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Code Citations:
s.91