Quick Answer
Uttering threats under Criminal Code s.264.1 covers conveying a threat to cause death or bodily harm — whether spoken, written, or sent online. On summary election it is within paralegal scope. Whether the words conveyed amounted to a true threat, and whether they were communicated intentionally, are the issues that drive the defence analysis on every file.
Knowingly uttering, conveying, or causing any person to receive a threat to cause death, bodily harm, or damage to property. Hybrid offence; on summary election within paralegal scope.
Section 264.1 of the Criminal Code prohibits knowingly uttering or conveying a threat to cause death or bodily harm, to burn, destroy or damage property, or to kill, poison or injure an animal. The threat must be communicated but does not require an intent to actually carry it out.
Hybrid. On summary: up to 2 years less a day. On indictment: up to 5 years. Criminal record on conviction. Common conditions include no-contact orders and weapons prohibitions.
Disclosure review of the alleged words and the context in which they were spoken. Many files resolve through peace bond, diversion, or withdrawal where the evidence is contested.
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