Criminal Harassment charges in Barrie, Ontario.

Section 264 of the Criminal Code prohibits engaging in conduct toward another person — including repeatedly following, communicating with, watching, or threatening — that causes that person to reasonably fear for their safety or the safety of someone known to them.

Hybrid. On summary: up to 2 years less a day. On indictment: up to 10 years. Criminal record on conviction. Often accompanied by no-contact and weapons prohibitions.

• Conduct did not cause the complainant to fear for safety
• The fear was not objectively reasonable in the circumstances
• No knowledge or recklessness as to causing fear
• Lawful authority or justification
• Identification

Disclosure review of the pattern of conduct alleged, witness statements, and communication records. Peace bond resolution is common where the evidence supports a low-risk outcome.

OPP Central Region patrols the 400 corridor heavily — Barrie sees a high volume of stunt driving and speeding matters from Highway 400 and Highway 11. Summary criminal matters proceed at the Barrie courthouse on Mulcaster Street.