Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Offences/Mischief
| Mischief | |
|---|---|
| s. 430 of the Crim. Code | |
| Election / Plea | |
| Crown Election | Hybrid |
| Summary Dispositions | |
| Avail. Disp. | Discharge (730) Suspended Sentence (731(1)(a)) |
| Maximum | 6 months jail or $5,000 fine |
| Indictable Dispositions | |
| Avail. Disp. | same as summary |
| Maximum | life (endanger life) 10 years jail (testamentary, over $5,000, or data) 2 years (other) |
| References | |
| Offence Elements Sentence Principles Sentence Digests | |
Legislation
editMischief
430....
Punishment
(2) Every one who commits mischief that causes actual danger to life is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life.Punishment
(3) Every one who commits mischief in relation to property that is a testamentary instrument or the value of which exceeds five thousand dollars
- (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years; or
- (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
Idem
(4) Every one who commits mischief in relation to property, other than property described in subsection (3),
- (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years; or
- (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
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Offence
(5.1) Every one who wilfully does an act or wilfully omits to do an act that it is his duty to do, if that act or omission is likely to constitute mischief causing actual danger to life, or to constitute mischief in relation to property or data,
- (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years; or
- (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
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– CCC
Application
editPersons convicted of mischief under $5,000 who have no prior record will frequently receive a probationary period with either a suspended sentence or conditional discharge.