Repeated communication, following, or threatening conduct that causes another person to fear for their safety. Hybrid offence; on summary election within paralegal scope.
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.
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.
Burlington HTA and Provincial Offences Act matters are heard at the Halton POA Court on Harvester Road. Criminal matters from Burlington proceed at the Halton Region courthouse in Milton on Steeles Avenue.
Milton Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
(905) 878-7281
Twenty minutes, confidential, no obligation. We’ll discuss your charge, the realistic outcomes, and the cost of defence before you commit to anything.
