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Criminal Offences(Summary Conviction)
Charged with a minor crime in Canada? You might be facing a summary conviction offence. Though these are less serious than major crimes and come with lighter penalties, you can still get some jail time. Here the law isn’t everyone’s best friend. While lawyers do handle everything, paralegals can also assist with summary convictions, often at a lower cost.
At Gangadin & Company, we can guide you through court, explain your options, and fight to get the best outcome in any summary conviction case. If you are unsure if your offence qualifies, we have your back. We will guide you on all the evidence and witness statements you need, streamlining the entire process.
How Gangadin & Company Help You
Facing a traffic ticket, a catfight with your landlord, or a minor charge like shoplifting? With Gangadin & Company, you don’t have to get tangled in legal red tape alone. We will fight for you to reduce fines or get them dismissed entirely.
Gangadin & Company can help you with everyday legal troubles like traffic tickets, minor property damage, public disturbance, and shoplifting. We will also handle by-law infractions, underage drinking, and small amounts of cannabis. You will end up saving money on legal fees and 24/7 active support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Offences like traffic tickets, minor vandalism, public intoxication, shoplifting under a certain amount, etc. are considered summary offences in Canada. They are the least serious type of criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The maximum penalty for a summary offence in Canada is anywhere between a $200 fine to $5000. Plus, you can also get up to six months in jail, though some may have higher maximum sentences.
Summary offences are typically tried in provincial court.
Of course not. You have paralegals for that. A summary offence charges are the least offence, you won’t have to spend a fortune on lawyers to do the work. Paralegals will charge you half the money, plus, you will get more of their time and effort.