Sentences with phrase «against the criminal code»

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It's a fairly interesting challenge that Wynne is making, having a provincial government coming out against federal legislation in this sense, but as the province has the duty to enforce the Criminal Code, her asking for options so publicly is an interesting case.

We have criminal and civil law codes, but it's hardly necessary to post up little reminders like «Don't forget, murder is against the law», is it?

The first, in 2004, happened when the Rhea County Commission voted to introduce legislation that would amend Tennessee's criminal code so that the county could charge gays and lesbians with «crimes against nature.»

«These men and women are criminals, complicit in light of day defiance of the Uniform Code of Military Justice through unconstitutional proselytism, discrimination against the non-religious and establishing formal policies to reward, encourage and even at times require sectarian religious participation.

In a statement, the DORH said: «State Attorney's Office in Osijek opened the investigation against Croatian citizen (1985) due to the existence of reasonable doubt that when giving testimony before the County Court in Osijek committed a crime against justice by giving false testimony under Article 305, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code / 11.

The criminal complaint against Percoco notes that the suspects used «ziti» as a code word for bribes.

Chief Magistrate Adesoji Adegboye gave this order yesterday, upon a motion ex-parte number MAD / 10cm / 2016, filed by the Ekiti State Government against Mr Aluko and the State Commissioner of Police, pursuant to Section 117 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C16, law of Ekiti State 2012, Section 79 of the Ekiti State Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2014 and Section 23 (D) of the Magistrates» Courts Law 2014.

The joint military exercise code named «African Winds» and spearheaded by the Nigerian Navy, is designed to improve the capacity of Nigeria's armed forces in its war against oil theft and other criminal activities in the creeks and high seas.

The federal government has given an undertaking to the Supreme Court not to proceed with the criminal case against the Senator Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

Part of the charge against Dasuki was that he misappropriated and engaged in alleged criminal breach of trust by dishonestly transferring the sum of N3.5 billion into the account of Dalhatu Investment Limited, an offense punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code.

It said, «The acquittal yesterday of the Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) of corruption charges suggests serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system, and means that a complementary and supportive mechanism in the form of a UN-backed commission against corruption and impunity in Nigeria is urgently needed to achieve President Muhammadu Buhari's oft - stated anti-corruption agenda.»

The range of indictable offenses against animals has barely changed since the original 1892 Criminal Code.

We support strengthening provisions of the Cruelty to Animals Section of the Criminal Code of Canada to discourage violence and cruelty against animals and to punish those responsible for such acts.

Notwithstanding criminal prosecution, if you deliver or attempt to deliver any damaging code to this website, whether on purpose or negligently, you indemnify and hold TravelGround.com harmless, without limitation, against any and all losses, liabilities and damages which TravelGround.com may suffer as a result of such delivery, attempt or damaging code.

However, through s. 676 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code, Parliament limits Crown appeals against acquittals in proceedings by indictment to «question [s] of law alone.»

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, and accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against conviction dismissed — Although trial judge did not address analytical steps in order, he properly analyzed evidence and concluded that injuries sustained by victim were not accidental and could not have occurred in any other fashion than as stated by victim — Having provided reasons for accepting victim's evidence, trial judge was entitled to reject accused's evidence — Trial judge's reasoning, though skeletal, permitted accused and appellate court to determine how and why finding resulted.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public iCriminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public iCriminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public icriminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was remote.

Many people do not realize that a police officer may lay charges against you under both the Highway Traffic Act and the Criminal Code at the same time.

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While Quebec is consulting and holding public hearings on euthanasia and assisted suicide, on April 26, 2011, British Columbia's Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and three other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in BC's Supreme Court challenging Canada's Criminal Code provisions against euthanasia and assisted suicide.

According to the London Free Press, Gorman took advantage of a rarely used provision in the Criminal Code in order to fill a jury seat after coming up one person short of the panel needed to hear a case against three men charged with assault, threats, and forcible confinement.

The current human rights code allows too many frivolous cases to proceed against citizens, when the Criminal Code already covers hate speech that could generate harm against an individual or grcode allows too many frivolous cases to proceed against citizens, when the Criminal Code already covers hate speech that could generate harm against an individual or grCode already covers hate speech that could generate harm against an individual or group.

Going against popular opinion with respect to judicial interpretation of solicitation, it argued that the contradictory and often self - defeating nature of the various Criminal Code sections relating to prostitution was at the root of the high levels of street prostitution in Canada; despite the fact that prostitution is legal, the prostitution laws control when and where it can take place — essentially leaving only the street.

Section 270 (1) of the Criminal Code provides every one commits an offence who assaults a public officer or peace officer engaged in the execution of his duty or a person acting in aid of such an officer; assaults a person with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of himself or another person; or assaults a person who is engaged in the lawful execution of a process against lands or goods or in making a lawful distress or seizure, or with intent to rescue anything taken under lawful process, distress or seizure.

Groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), have called for Criminal Code amendments.

In the Algo Mall matter, the roof collapse gave rise to multiple civil actions, as well as charges under the OHSA and Criminal Code against the engineer who declared the mall structurally sound in a report prepared weeks before the collapse.

The Criminal Code also stipulates that if you are convicted of a number of sexual offences against children you will have to register with the Sexual Offender's Information Registry (SOIRA).

She argued that sections of the Criminal Code were unconstitutional because they infringed the right to be presumed innocent, the right against self - incrimination, and the right to make full answer and defence.

Earlier this week, Quebec Superior Court Judge Michel ruled against the province that their provincial law allowing for some terminally - ill patients may use medical assistance to end their life, which was set to take effect Dec. 10 of this year, still violated the current provisions of the Criminal Code.

The Quebec Superior Court ruled that provincial law must be in line with federal laws, and since the Criminal Code prohibition against physician - assisted death was still in effect, Quebec's law could not take effect.

Paul Saba, the head of the Quebec Coalition of Physicians for Social Justice, and Lisa D'Amico, a woman living with life - threatening disabilities, challenged the validity of the Quebec legislation prior to it taking effect, on the basis the Criminal Code prohibition against physician - assisted death was still in force.

For example, in R. v. Finta [1993] 1 S.C.R. 1138, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld sections of the criminal code that retroactively prohibited war crimes and crimes against humanity.

As part of her consideration of whether police actions had breached the s. 9 protection in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms against arbitrary detention, Greene looked at the provisions for release under s. 498 of the Criminal Code.

Roach's text examines some of the existing powers in the Criminal Code that can be used against suspected terrorists, and discusses the issues surrounding proposed amendments that would expand powers of Canadian intelligence services.

Don Morgan, Saskatchewan Attorney General, Canada, allows Polygamy, which is against Federal Criminal code law (he does not report his own alleged Criminal code violation of the law, which wouled be to assist in the creation of Polygamous relationships, consenting for unwilling victims etc.) to RCMP): Two members of a Mormon splinter group were charged recently with practicing Polygamy in Bountiful, British Columbia, Canada.

Combining the disappointing in De Wolf v. Bell ExpressVu, provincial regulation on payday lending that has led to higher interest rates than those allowed by the usury provisions in the Criminal Code and the limitations of consumer class actions against late payment practices, it seems that consumers have even less protection from exploitative credit arrangements today.

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Two lower courts in Ontario struck down two provisions of the Criminal Code prohibiting the operation of a common bawdy house and a prohibition against living on the avails of prostitution on the basis that the provisions violated s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which provides that the state can not deny a person's right to life, liberty or security of the person except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.

Or Quebec's Justice Minister could simply instruct prosecutors not to press charges against contraveners of the Criminal Code's euthanasia provisions — hardly an ideal situation in a country where the rule of law is supposed to mean something.

Despite concern about the impact of the prohibition against polygamy in s. 293 of the Criminal Code on public acceptance of their relationships, the prohibition does not deter respondents from pursuing the relationships they choose, see Figure 15.

Canada has Criminal Code provisions against unauthorized access to computers and telecommunications services «without colour of right».

But the more likely scenario is that everybody will wait for the Supreme Court to hand down its ruling in Carter et al. v. Canada on whether the federal Criminal Code provisions against physician assisted - dying are unconstitutional.

In Germany, International Criminal Law has been implemented in the domestic legal order through the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch (VStGB — Code of Crimes against International Law).

We have consistently fought against the introduction and normalization of exceptional powers such as preventive detention, and law enforcement powers for CSIS — arguing that the existing powers in the Criminal Code are strong, far - reaching and enable Canadian police to effectively conduct lawful surveillance, to effect arrests to prevent crimes including terrorist acts from being committed, and to collect evidence that can hold up in court to ensure convictions of the guilty.

The proposed legislation also amends the Criminal Code to extend the protection against hate propaganda to any section of the public that is distinguished by gender identity or expression.

(2) Sections 109 (constitutional questions) and 123 (giving decisions), section 125 and subsection 126 (5)(language of proceedings) and sections 132 (judge sitting on appeal), 136 (prohibition against photography at court hearing) and 146 (where procedures not provided) also apply to proceedings under the Criminal Code (Canada), except in so far as they are inconsistent with that Act.

By contrast to the liability for criminal offences, corporations are only directly liable for regulatory (administrative law) offences against tax law (section 28a Penal Tax Code).

Numerous successful acquittals, including defence of a large U.S. company, and its Canadian subsidiary, against a number of Criminal Code charges alleging bribery of public officials

CCLA continues to argue against disproportionate knee - jerk reactions to terrorist threats — such responses overlook the robust broad powers already existing in the Criminal Code and other laws in place — and argue for more and more state powers and new offences which may cast a far - too - wide and ineffective net, while simultaneously threatening to normalize exceptional powers.