Glossary
In Criminal Law
A warrant is a court order that tells a peace officer to do something such as arrest someone, seize something, or enforce a judicial order.
In Criminal Law
A weapons prohibition order can be included in your sentence if you’re convicted of certain crimes. You will not be allowed to possess any firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, or explosive substance during the period of time set out in the order.
In Criminal Law
A charge is withdrawn when the Crown decides that the case either cannot be proven or there are some public interest reasons why the case should not proceed. Once a case is withdrawn, it is very hard to bring it back to court, though it can happen in exceptional cases.
If your charges are withdrawn:
- you will have no more court appearances for the charges
- you will not be found guilty of the charges
- you are free to go unconditionally
In Criminal Law
When the Crown decides to stop prosecuting a person, the charges against that person are either withdrawn or stayed.
If your charges are withdrawn:
- You will have no more court appearances for the charges.
- You will not be found guilty of the charges.
- You are free to go unconditionally.