Legal Glossary

In Canada, the offence of failing to comply with a court order

In Canada, cocaine production is one of the more serious controlled drug offences, governed by Section 7 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Often referred to in plain …

In Canada, offences related to disorderly houses, gaming and betting under UCR Code 3760 focus on places where unlawful gambling or betting activities occur. These offences are governed by section …

Theft $5,000 or under in Canada is a common property crime that covers situations like shoplifting, taking a phone, or walking away with someone’s unattended bike. Under the Uniform Crime …

The offence of methylenedioxyamphetamine (ecstasy) importation and exportation in Canada covers any unauthorized movement of ecstasy across the Canadian border, whether the drugs are coming into the country or being …

Before October 17, 2018, cannabis possession Canada pre-legalization was a criminal offence, not a regulatory issue. Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), anyone found in possession of cannabis …

In Canada, other violations related to gaming and betting (Uniform Crime Reporting UCR Code 3230) capture a wide range of unlawful gambling-related conduct that falls outside licensed and regulated schemes. …

Operation while impaired causing death is one of the most serious impaired driving offences in Canada. It applies when a person operates a vehicle (“conveyance”) while impaired by alcohol, drugs, …

Mischief in relation to cultural property in Canada is a specialized form of mischief that targets items of significant cultural, historical, religious, or artistic value. Classified as a hybrid offence …

In Canadian criminal law, the offence of being prisoner unlawfully at large