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.
Toronto's POA matters are heard at 137 Edward Street; summary criminal charges are heard at the new Toronto Courthouse on Armoury Street, College Park, and the Ontario Court of Justice at Old City Hall (where still in operation). We appear at all of them.
Toronto Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M5T 0C2
(416) 327-5707
Twenty minutes, confidential, no obligation. We’ll discuss your charge, the realistic outcomes, and the cost of defence before you commit to anything.
