Admin2/Sandbox/Offence Charts
This chart currently does not include all changes to offences that occurred from 2012.
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causing a Disturbance | 175 | Summary | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 18 months jail or $5,000 fine | N/A | s. 491 | s. 110 |
| Criminal Harassment | 264 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail | s.109 | s. 486(4.1) / 491 / 738 / 743.6(1) |
| Threat to cause harm or death | 264.1 (1)(a) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 18 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | N/A | s.110 / s.738 / SDO |
| Threat to cause damage property or injure animal | 264.1(1)(b),(c) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | s.110 / s.738 / SDO |
| Assault | 266 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | N/A | s.110 / s.738 / SDO |
| Assault with a weapon | 267(1)(a) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 18 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail | s.109 / PDO (Idict.) | s.110 / SDO (Summ.) |
| Assault causing bodily harm | 267(1)(b) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 18 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail | s.109 / PDO (Idict.) | s.110 / SDO (Summ.) |
| Aggravated Assault | 268 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | s.109 / PDO | s. 738 | |
| Assault Peace Officer | 270 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail |
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft under $5,000 | 334(b) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | N/A |
| Theft over $5,000 | 334(a) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 10 years jail | |||
| Possession stolen prop. under $5,000 | 355(b) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | N/A |
| Possession stolen prop. over $5,000 | 355(a) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 10 years jail | |||
| Fraud under $5,000 | 380(1)(b) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | |
| Fraud over $5,000 | 380(1)(a) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | N/A | SDO |
Property damage Offences
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mischief under $5,000 | 430(4) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | ||
| Mischief over $5,000 | 430(3) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail | ||
| Arson (disregard for human life) | 433 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | life | 109(1)(d) / 491 | 110(1)(b) / 462.37 / 486(4.1) / 738 / SDO | |
| Arson (damage to property) | 434 / 434.1 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | 109(1)(d) / 491 | 110(1)(b) / 462.37 / 486(4.1) / 738 / SDO | |
| Arson (fraudulent purpose) | 435 | Indictable | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | N/A | 10 years jail | ||
| Arson (negligence) | 436(1) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 5 years jail | |||
| Possession of Incendiary Materials | 436.1 | Indictable | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | N/A | 5 years jail |
Break and Enter
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break and enter with intent (dwelling) | 348 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | life | 109 / 491 | SDO | |
| Break and enter with intent (not dwelling) | 348 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years | N/A | SDO |
| Being unlawfully in a dwelling-house | 349 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years | ||
| Possession of Break-in Instruments | 351 | Indictable | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | N/A | 10 years |
Robbery
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery (with firearm) | 344(a) | Indictable | 4 years | N/A | life | |||
| Robbery | 344(b) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | life |
Weapons Offences
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe storage of a firearm | 86 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail (1st offence) 5 years jail (subsequent) |
109; 491 | 110; 738 |
| Pointing a firearm | 87 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | 109(1)(d); 491 | 110; 486(4.1) |
| Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose | 88 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail | s.109 (if on prohibition at the time) / s.491 | s.110 |
| Carrying concealed weapon | 90 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | s.109 (if on prohibition at the time) / s.491 | s.110 |
| Unauthorized possession of firearm | 91 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | 109(1)(d); 491 | 110; 486(4.1) |
| Possn. of firearm knowing possn. unauthorized | 92 | Indictable | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | ||
| Possn. of restricted weapon with ammunition | 95 | Hybrid | 3 years jail (1st); 5 years jail (2nd) (by indictment) | 12 months jail or $5,000 fine | 10 years jail |
Sexual Offences
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Interference | 151 | Hybrid | 15 days jail (summ.) or 45 days jail (Indic.) | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 14 years jail | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.) ... | ||
| Making Child Pornography | 163.1(2) | Hybrid | 90 days (S) / 1 year (I) | 18 months | 10 years | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.) | ||
| Distribution of Child Pornography | 163.1(3) | Hybrid | 90 days (S) / 1 year (I) | 18 months | 10 years | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.) | ||
| Possession of Child Pornography | 163.1(4) | Hybrid | 14 days (S) / 45 days (I) | 18 months | 5 years | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.) | ||
| Accessing of Child Pornography | 163.1(4.1) | Hybrid | 14 days (S) / 45 days (I) | 18 months | 5 years | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.) | ||
| Child Luring | 172.1 | Hybrid | 90 days (S) / 1 year (I) | 18 months | 10 years | SOIRA (10 Summ./20 Indict.); forfeiture (164.1); DNA (primary); 161 Order | ||
| Indecent Act | 173 | Summary | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | N/A | SOIRA (10yrs)... | |
| Sexual Assault | 271 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 18 months jail / $2,000 fine | 10 years jail | SOIRA (10yrs Summ. / 20yrs Indict.) ... | |
| Sexual Assault with a weapon | 272(1) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | |||
| Sexual Assault with a weapon (firearm) | 272(1) | Indictable | 4 years jail | N/A | 14 years jail | SOIRA (20yrs) ... | ||
| Aggravated Sexual Assault | 273 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | Life | SOIRA (life) ... | ||
| Aggravated Sexual Assault (with Weapon) | 273(1), 273(2)(a) | Indictable | 4 years jail | N/A | Life | SOIRA (life) |
Motor Vehicle Offences
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Driving (no injury) | 249(1) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | ||
| Dangerous Driving (injury) | 249(3) | Indictable | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | N/A | 10 years jail | ||
| Flight from Police | 249.1 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 5 years jail | ||
| Driving while Impaired and Over 80 / Driving while BAC over 80mg |
253(a) / 253(b) | Hybrid | Dis / |
$1,000 fine (1st time) / 30 days jail (2nd time) / 120 days jail (3rd time) | 18 months jail | 5 years jail | ||
| Refusal or failure to provide a breath/blood sample | 254(5) | Hybrid | $1,000 fine (1st time) / 30 days jail (2nd time) / 120 days jail (3rd time) | 18 months jail | 5 years jail | |||
| Driving while disqualified | 259(4) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail |
Administration of Justice Offences
| Offence | Code Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of Release conditions | 145(3) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | s. 109; 491 | s. 110; 738; 486(4.1) |
| Breach of undertaking under 499(2) or 503(2.1) | 145(5.1) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | s. 109; 491 | s. 110; 738; 486(4.1) |
| Breach of Probation conditions | 733.1(1) | Hybrid (Absolute) | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | ||
| Failure to Attend Court (recog / undertaking) | 145(2) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | s. 486(4.1) |
| Failure to Attend Court (summons) | 145(4) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N/A | s. 486(4.1); 738; SDO? |
| Obstruct a Peace Officer | 129 | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | ||
| Perjury | 131, 132 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | N/A | s. 486(2.101) / 486(4.1) / 738 / SDO? | |
| Fabricating Evidence with Intent to Mislead | 137 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | N/A | s. 486(2.101) / 486(4.1) / 738 / SDO? | |
| Giving Contradictory Evidence with Intent to mislead [1] | 136 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | N/A | s. 486(2.101) / 486(4.1) / 738 / SDO? | |
| Intimidation of a Justice System Participant | 423.1 | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 14 years jail | s. 109 / 491 / PDO | s. 486(2.101) / 486(4.1) / 738 | |
| Breach of Recognizance | 811 | Hybrid (Absolute) | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine | 2 years jail | N / A |
Controlled Substances Offences
| Offence | CDSA Section | Election | Dispositions | Minimum | Maximum (Summary) | Maximum (Indictable) | Mandatory Orders | Discretionary Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of marijuana (=< 30g) Possession of hashish (=< 1g) |
4(1) | Summary | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | $1,000 and 6 months jail | N/A | N/A | |
| Possession of marijuana (> 30g) Possession of hashish (> 1g) |
4(1) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | $1,000 and 6 months jail (first); $2,000 and 1 year jail (second or more) | 5 years less a day jail | ||
| Possession of Cocaine or Heroin | 4(1) | Hybrid | Dis / SS / F / F+Pb / Im / Im+Pb / F+Im / CSO | N/A | $1,000 and 6 months jail (first); $2,000 and 1 year jail (second or more) | 7 years jail | ||
| Possn. for Purpose of Trafficking in Marijuana / Trafficking in Marijuana |
5(2) / 5(1) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | 5 years less a day Life in jail (>30kg) |
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| Possn. for Purpose of Trafficking in Cocaine or Heroin / Trafficking in Cocaine or Heroin |
5(2) / 5(1) | Indictable | N/A | N/A | Life in jail |
Key
Dispositions:
- AD = absolute discharge (s. 730)
- CD = conditional discharge with probation
- SS = suspended sentence (s. 731(1)(a))
- F = fine (s. 734)
- I = imprisonment (s. 718.3, 787)
- FP = fine and probation (s. 731(1)(b))
- IP = imprisonment and probation (s. 731(1)(b))
Orders:
- PDO = Primary Designated Offences (Mandatory DNA order)
- SDO = Secondary Designated Offences (discretionary DNA order)
- SOIRA = Sex Offender Registry Act
- 462.37 = forfeiture of proceeds
- 490.1 = forfeiture of property related to the offence
- 491 = mandatory firearms/weapons forfeiture order
- 486(4.1) = discretionary publication ban
- 738 = discretionary restitution order
- 739 = return of property
- ↑ s. 136(4) needs consent of AG before prosecution