Understanding Charges

For information about the types of offences you could be charged with and possible penalties if you are found guilty, please visit: Types of Offences.

When the charges are not serious, in some circumstances, Crown might consider giving you the opportunity to participate in an alternative measures program.

More Information

For more information, please visit the following sections on this website:

• Charged with a Crime (Understanding Criminal Justice)
• Legal Assistance (Services and Resources)
• Charged with a Crime (Youth Justice)