"Summary conviction" refers to a type of criminal offense that is considered less serious. It typically results in a shorter trial process and less severe consequences, such as fines or short-term imprisonment.
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- (3) on summary conviction for a second offence for a fine of no more than $ 500,000 or to imprisonment for a term of no more than 18 months or both. (tdslaw.com)
- But there's a catch for law school clinics, many of whom appear in the criminal courts to represent low income persons accused of summary conviction offences. (slaw.ca)
- If prosecuted by summary conviction, the maximum penalty is 18 months jail. (criminalnotebook.ca)
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