i.
What the charge means
Section 175 requires both the underlying conduct and an externally manifested disturbance to a third party — not merely an annoyance.
Criminal Code s.175
Cause Disturbance charges in Vaughan, Ontario.
Disturbing the peace in or near a public place by fighting, screaming, swearing, or obstructing persons. Summary offence — strong defences available.
- Courthouse
- Newmarket Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
- Court Phone
- (905) 853-4801
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
Summary conviction: up to 2 years less a day and/or a $5,000 fine. Diversion and peace bonds are commonly used to resolve these matters without a record.
iii.
Available defences
- No externally manifested disturbance
- Conduct not in or near a public place
- Identification
- De minimis
iv.
The process
Most cause disturbance charges resolve through peace bond, diversion, or withdrawal after disclosure.
v.
Notes for Vaughan
Vaughan has no courthouse of its own. York Region criminal matters are heard at the Newmarket courthouse on Eagle Street, and provincial offences at the York Region POA court on Yonge Street in Newmarket.
Criminal Court
Newmarket Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
50 Eagle Street West, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6B1
(905) 853-4801
All York Region criminal matters, including Vaughan. There is no criminal court in Vaughan.
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