What is Section 490 of the Criminal Code?

Section 490 provides for a comprehensive scheme for the management, return or disposition of items that have been seized. Where property seized under s. 489.1 has been brought before a justice or a report has been made to justice, the court has an obligation under s. 490 to "supervise its detention".
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What is pc490?

Petty theft is punishable by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both. (Amended by Stats.
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Is PC 484 a felony?

Petty theft is charged as a misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony or an infraction). The crime is punishable by: imprisonment in county jail for up to six months, and/or. a maximum fine of $1,000.
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What are the four elements of a criminal offence in Canada?

Elements of conduct, circumstances, and consequence. The elements of conduct refers to the actus reus of the offence. The mens rea does not require that the accused be aware that what they are doing is a crime. The maxim that "ignorance of the law is no excuse" exempts any requirement of such awareness.
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What is Section 19 of the Criminal Code?

19 Ignorance of the law by a person who commits an offence is not an excuse for committing that offence.
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Section 490, 491, 492 Indian Penal Code [Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service] (Chapter-19)



What is Section 34 of the Criminal Code?

34 (1) Every one who is unlawfully assaulted without having provoked the assault is justified in repelling force by force if the force he uses is not intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm and is no more than is necessary to enable him to defend himself.
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What is Section 13 of the Criminal Code?

13 No person shall be convicted of an offence in respect of an act or omission on his part while that person was under the age of twelve years.
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Can you shoot someone for trespassing in Canada?

US vs Canada: Castle laws and Stand Your Ground

Castle laws state that if someone trespasses on to your property you have the right to use lethal force against them.
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Does a passenger have to show ID in Canada?

In Canada, passengers do not have to give police their identification. Police can, however, ask passengers questions. In the U.S., police can legally demand information from passengers, too.
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How long after a crime can you be charged Canada?

Generally, the police get a limited timeframe of around 6 months from the date of crime to put charges against a criminal. And if the suspect is behind bars, they will get 48 to 72 hours to file charges. However, it may differ from case to case based on the severity of the case.
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What is a 488 charge?

Penal Code 488 PC – The crime of "petty theft" in California. Penal Code 488 PC sets forth the California crime of petty theft – which is defined as stealing someone else's money, property or services worth $950 or less.
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What is 487 a PC?

California Penal Code [CPC] §§487(a) – (d) – Grand Theft – Grand Theft occurs when anyone steals property or services worth more than $950. You can also violate Section 487 by stealing an automobile, a firearm, or fish (if stolen from a commercial fishery or a research operation).
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Is 532 pc a felony?

Penal Code 532 PC prohibits theft by false pretenses – which is defined as defrauding someone of money or property by way of false promises or representations. The offense may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony and carries a penalty of up to 3 years in jail or prison.
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How much can a Komatsu 490 lift?

Operating weight 47 930 - 49 995 kg 105,670 - 110,220 lbs.
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What engine is in a Komatsu excavator?

Excavators with iMC 1.0 are equipment with a Tier 4 Final certified Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, which features an integrated diesel particulate filter, hydraulically actuated Komatsu variable geometry turbocharger and selective Ccatalytic reduction system.
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Can you swear at police in Canada?

It is not illegal to swear at police. However, it is always better to try and remain as peaceful as possible during interactions with police. Tensions can quickly escalate and if your behaviour becomes extreme, an officer can use their discretion.
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Do you have to roll your window down for police in Canada?

If you're pulled over, stay in the car, turn on the interior lights, roll down your window and put your hands on the steering wheel, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Kerry Schmidt says.
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Can you refuse to give ID to police in Canada?

If you are operating a motor vehicle, police can legally stop you for any reason and ask for your license and vehicle registration, regardless of whether or not they believe you have committed a crime. Refusing to provide this information can lead to your arrest.
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Why is self-defense illegal in Canada?

Canadians have a right to defend their property or themselves as long as their defensive actions are reasonable under the circumstances. This means that if you injure an intruder entering your home or property, you would need to show that the circumstances gave you no other reasonable choice.
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What can I carry for self-defense in Canada?

In Canada it's illegal to carry a weapon for the purpose of self-defense. And according to the Criminal Code, a weapon can be anything designed, used or intended to cause death or injury or even just to threaten or intimidate another person.
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Can you go to jail for self-defense in Canada?

An individual who is being physically attacked has the legal right to use only the reasonable amount of force necessary to stop the assault. That being said, self-defence is a defence the offence of assault, and not a method of avoiding being charged.
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What is Section 10 of the Criminal Code?

Section 10 “ensures that people have a chance to challenge the lawfulness of an arrest or detention”, by requiring that individuals be informed promptly of the reasons for their arrest or detention, and then have a meaningful opportunity to retain and instruct counsel without delay (R. v.
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What is Section 25 of the Criminal Code?

Use of Force by Police

Under section 25(1), a police officer is justified in using force to effect a lawful arrest, as long as the officer acts on reasonable and probable grounds, and uses only as much force as reasonably necessary in the circumstances.
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Is kissing in public allowed in Canada?

On average, 77 per cent of Canadians approve of kissing in public. The poll did not differentiate between the spectrum of kisses — from peck to heavy-petting session — and neither did it consider the subjects.
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What happens if someone forces you to commit a crime?

Generally, if someone is being threatened or forced to commit a crime, they would be expected to report it to the police. That's true even if reporting the crime would have dire consequences, such as the loss of a job. There are some defenses where a person is basically forgiven for committing a crime.
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