Slide 8: Categories of Offending

Question 1

Question: What are the differences between indictable, summary, and hybrid offenses?

Answer 1

Answer:
Indictable offenses are serious crimes like murder and aggravated sexual assault, with no time limit for prosecution and severe penalties.

Summary offenses are minor crimes like loitering, with a six-month limitation period for prosecution.

Hybrid offenses can be treated as either summary or indictable, with the Crown deciding how to handle the case based on severity and other factors.