Offences Against Civil Conduct
ALL CAPITAL OFFENCES & CHARGES WITH $0 ARE HUT CHARGES
Loitering (INFRACTION)
Principal - 0 months - $250
Accomplice - 0 months - $250
Accessory - 0 months - $125
Description: Remaining in a public or private area without lawful purpose after being instructed to leave by authorities or property owners.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant remained in the area after being instructed to leave.
- No lawful purpose justified the presence.
- Instruction to leave was given by a lawful authority or property owner.
Improper PPE (INFRACTION)
Principal - 0 months - $500
Accomplice - 0 months - $500
Accessory - 0 months - $250
Description: Failing to wear required protective equipment while performing duties that mandate its use.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant failed to wear required PPE.
- The activity required PPE by law or policy.
- Failure was intentional or negligent.
Jaywalking (INFRACTION)
Principal - 0 months - $500
Accomplice - 0 months - $500
Accessory - 0 months - $250
Description: Walking, moving, or occupying a road on foot without the use of a crosswalk or without a marked crossing light.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant crossed or walked on a road unlawfully.
- No crosswalk or marked crossing light was used.
- Act was intentional or negligent.
Disturbing the Peace (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 8 months - $750
Accomplice - 8 months - $750
Accessory - 5 months - $450
Description: Engaging in loud, unruly, or aggressive behaviour that disrupts community tranquillity.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant engaged in disruptive or aggressive behaviour.
- Behaviour disturbed community peace.
- Act was intentional or reckless.
Attempted Disturbing the Peace (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 4 months - $375
Accomplice - 4 months - $375
Accessory - 3 months - $225
Description: Attempting but failing to engage in conduct that would disturb public peace and order.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took substantial steps toward disturbing the peace.
- Intent to cause disturbance existed.
- The act did not fully occur or was interrupted.
Public Indecency (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 10 months - $500
Accomplice - 10 months - $500
Accessory - 6 months - $300
Description: Exposing oneself or engaging in lewd conduct in a public setting.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant exposed themselves or performed lewd acts.
- Conduct occurred in public.
- Act was intentional.
Attempted Public Indecency (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 5 months - $250
Accomplice - 5 months - $250
Accessory - 3 months - $150
Description: Attempting but failing to commit an indecent act in a public place.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant intended to engage in indecent conduct.
- Took steps to commit the act but did not complete it.
- Act occurred or nearly occurred in public.
Harassment (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 10 months - $500
Accomplice - 10 months - $500
Accessory - 6 months - $300
Description: Repeated unwanted communication or behaviour intended to alarm, annoy, or distress another person.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant repeatedly contacted or acted towards the victim.
- Actions were unwanted.
- Victim was alarmed, annoyed, or distressed.
Attempted Harassment (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 5 months - $250
Accomplice - 5 months - $250
Accessory - 3 months - $150
Description: Attempting but failing to cause annoyance, alarm, or distress through unwanted communication or behaviour.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant intended to harass or alarm another person.
- Took steps to do so but did not complete the conduct.
- Act was deliberate or reckless.
Animal Cruelty (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 20 months - $1,500
Accomplice - 20 months - $1,500
Accessory - 12 months - $900
Description: Intentionally harming, neglecting, or causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant caused harm or suffering to an animal.
- Act was intentional or negligent.
- Animal suffered actual harm or distress.
Attempted Animal Cruelty (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 10 months - $750
Accomplice - 10 months - $750
Accessory - 6 months - $450
Description: Attempting but failing to cause intentional harm or suffering to an animal.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant intended to harm or neglect an animal.
- Took substantial steps to commit the act.
- Act did not result in actual harm or was prevented.
Tampering with Utilities (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 10 months - $750
Accomplice - 10 months - $750
Accessory - 6 months - $450
Description: Interfering with or damaging public utility systems such as water, electricity, or communication infrastructure.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant interfered with or damaged utilities.
- Interference was intentional or reckless.
- Public service was disrupted or at risk of disruption.
Attempted Tampering with Utilities (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 5 months - $375
Accomplice - 5 months - $375
Accessory - 3 months - $225
Description: Attempting but failing to interfere with or damage public utility systems.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant intended to interfere with or damage a utility.
- Took substantial steps toward doing so.
- The act was interrupted or failed.