Criminal Harassment charges in Milton, 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.

Halton Region criminal matters are heard at the Milton courthouse on Steeles. Halton POA charges from Burlington, Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills are handled at the Burlington POA office.