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 Windsor, Ontario.
Disturbing the peace in or near a public place by fighting, screaming, swearing, or obstructing persons. Summary offence — strong defences available.
- Courthouse
- Windsor Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
- Court Phone
- (519) 973-6600
- 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 Windsor
Windsor and Essex County criminal matters are heard at the Windsor Courthouse on Chatham Street East. Provincial offences are heard at the Windsor/Essex Provincial Offences Court at 400 City Hall Square East.
Criminal Court
Windsor Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
200 Chatham Street East, Windsor, ON N9A 2W3
(519) 973-6600
Windsor and Essex County criminal matters. The Windsor Avenue courthouse handles Superior Court civil matters, not criminal.
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