INTERMITTENT SENTENCE – Section 732 Criminal Code
What is an Intermittent Sentence? An intermittent sentence is a sentence of imprisonment that is served on specific days only, as opposed to consecutive days. For an example, a person who is sentenced intermittently could serve their sentence on weekends only. It is...
SENTENCING PRINCIPLES – Section 718 Criminal Code
What is the Fundamental Principle of Sentencing? The Criminal Code states that the fundamental principle, or guiding rule, of sentencing is that “[a] sentence must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender.” This...
MISCHIEF – Section 430 Criminal Code
Mischief (Criminal Code) is one of the most common domestic violence related charges that are laid. Mischief in this type of context usually involves damaging or interfering with the use of another person’s property. Ordinarily, the courts do not take a very strict...
ROBBERY – Section 343 Criminal Code
Robbery Generally speaking a person is guilty of robbery when they steal from someone while using violence or the threat of violence. This is not the only way this offence can be committed however. Section 343 of the Criminal Code contains four subsections where the...
