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.
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.
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.
