Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Offences/Escape from Lawful Custody

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Escape from Lawful Custody

Elements

Sentencing / Cases

Legislation

145. (1) Every one who

(a) escapes from lawful custody, or

(b) is, before the expiration of a term of imprisonment to which he was sentenced, at large in or out of Canada without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on him,

is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

– CCC

Application

See Also

Administration of Justice Offences

Offences	Disobeying a Court Order (127), Obstruction of a Peace Officer (129), Perjury (131), Giving a False Sworn Statement (134), Fabricating Evidence (137), Obstructing Justice (139), Public Mischief (140), Breach of Undertaking, Recognizance, or Probation (145, 733), Failure to Attend Court or Appear (145), Escape from Lawful Custody (145), Intimidation of a Justice System Participant (423.1)

Sentencing	Disobeying a Court Order (127), Obstruction of a Peace Officer (129), Perjury (131), Giving a False Sworn Statement (134), Fabricating Evidence (137), Obstructing Justice (139), Public Mischief (140), Breach of Undertaking, Recognizance, or Probation (145, 733), Failure to Attend Court or Appear (145), Escape from Lawful Custody (145), Intimidation of a Justice System Participant (423.1)

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