i.
What the charge means
Mischief under s.430 covers wilful destruction, damage, rendering useless, or obstruction of the lawful use of property. Mischief under $5,000 is the most common variant.
Criminal Code s.430
Mischief charges in Halton Hills, Ontario.
Damage to or interference with property — graffiti, vandalism, obstruction. Available defences turn on intent, ownership, and proportionality.
- Courthouse
- Milton Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
- Court Phone
- (905) 878-7281
- Consultation
- Free & Confidential
ii.
Penalties
Summary mischief under $5,000: up to 2 years less a day. Indictable forms carry significantly higher penalties depending on the value and target of the property.
iii.
Available defences
- Colour of right
- Accidental damage (no intent)
- Consent of the owner
- Charter — search and seizure
iv.
The process
Disclosure review, restitution discussions, Crown resolution, peace bond, or trial.
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Notes for Halton Hills
Halton Hills — Georgetown, Acton and the surrounding communities. Traffic tickets are heard at the Halton Provincial Offences Court in Burlington; criminal matters at the Milton Courthouse.
Criminal Court
Milton Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
(905) 878-7281
All Halton Region criminal matters — Halton Hills, Milton, Burlington and Oakville.
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