Legal Glossary

In Canadian criminal law, procuring

Methylenedioxyamphetamine (commonly known on the street as ecstasy or MDA) production is a serious drug offence in Canada. It refers to any process of manufacturing, synthesizing, or otherwise creating ecstasy, …

In Canadian criminal law, explosives causing harm Canada refers to serious offences where an explosion causes death or bodily harm, or is intended to do so. These offences are not …

In Canada, second degree murder

In Canada, the offence of failure or refusal to comply with demand, accident resulting in death (alcohol and drugs) is a very serious crime that targets drivers who refuse legally …

In Canada, adults are allowed to possess cannabis within strict legal limits. Under the Cannabis Act, it is a crime for an adult 18 or older to possess more than …

“Dangerous operation causing bodily harm while street racing” is a serious Canadian criminal offence that targets drivers who engage in dangerous operation street racing and, as a result, cause bodily …

In Canada, escape lawful custody Canada is treated as a serious breach of the justice system. Under Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Code 3440 and section 145(1) of the Criminal Code, …

In Canada, heroin production is one of the most serious controlled drug offences. Under section 7 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), producing heroin – a Schedule I …

Hate-motivated mischief relating to property used by an identifiable group is a specific hate crime in Canada that targets places such as religious buildings, cultural centres, schools, community halls, or …