Vehicle Offences
In Canada, driving is a privilege, not a right. Those who commit offences related to a vehicle may face criminal and provincial offence charges. Offences related to vehicles, also known as ‘conveyances’, are contained in Part VIII.1 of the Criminal Code, beginning at section 320.11. Vehicle offences are offences where the primary subject matter of the crime is a vehicle. This includes dangerous operation offences, impaired driving offences, failure to stop after an accident offences, flight from peace officer, and operation while prohibited offences. In addition to Criminal Code offences, the Highway Traffic Act contains provincial offences that may be charged in addition to Criminal Code offences.
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In criminal cases, there are very strict rules governing what evidence can be used and how it can be used.
The rights enjoyed of all those within Canada are contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Criminal procedure is the process by which an accused person is arrested and brought through the justice system.
Sentencing refers to the punishment that is ordered when an individual is found guilty of a criminal offence.
Offences in Canada are listed in the Criminal Code. They include crimes related to people, vehicles and weapons.