Restitution, Forfeiture and Fines in Canada

In an earlier article, we looked at the range of sentences that Courts impose on people who are convicted of large fraud related offences. That article shows that sentences can range from house arrest all the way to several years in prison, depending on the size of...

Large Fraud Sentencing & Considerations

 What is the sentence for large frauds in Ontario? A conviction for fraud of more than $5,000 carries a wide range of possible sentences.  Section 380(1) of the Criminal Code sets out that the maximum sentence for the offence is 14 years in prison, while section...