Provincial Offences
Provincial Offences, also known as Regulatory Offences, are offences which do not result in a criminal record. However, there are still serious consequences with being charged such as hefty fines, demerit points, and potential jail time.
Provincial Offences include charges under the:
- Highway Traffic Act
- Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- Motorized Snow Vehicles Act
- Off Road Vehicles Act
- Cannabis Control Act
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
- Environmental Protection Act
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Fire Protection and Prevention Act
- Liquor License Control Act
These offences are prosecuted and treated by the courts in a similar manner as criminal offences. You have a right to full disclosure of the Crown’s case against you, and the Crown still requires to establish guilt on the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Although these types of offences are prosecuted in a similar manner, it is not entirely the same. The Crown is not required to prove the intention to commit the offence in question, and negligence is often the only proof needed to be convicted and receive a fine or other type of penalty. Often, a good defence for these types of offences involve showing that you exercised the proper due diligence at the time of the alleged offence with the goal of receiving as lenient of a penalty as possible.
The penalties for regulatory offences vary greatly and are dependent on the seriousness of the offence committed. Having an experienced legal professional is imperative to ensuring you are able to navigate the complex legal procedures and put forth the best potential legal defence possible.
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If you have been charged with an offence under any of the above acts, call or contact Glass Gavel Law for a free 30 minute consultation. We will work with you to craft the best defence possible, lay out all of your available options, and ensure your rights are protected every step of the way.
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