Sentences with phrase «violent offences often»

Violent offences often carry very significant jail terms upon conviction and are some of the most stigmatizing charges in the Criminal Code.

Instructions in cases involving sexual or violent offences often include a request for assessment of dangerousness or risk of committing further similar offences.

Not exact matches

Given that robbery is deemed a violent offence, the Crown will often seek your detention pending trial if you are facing a robbery allegation.

This is unfortunate because violent offences also often have a number of defences, such as identity, provocation, self - defence and the credibility of witnesses.