Criminal Code, section 402.2(1)

Identity theft

What the law says

Maximum
5 years
Mandatory minimum
No mandatory minimum
Kind of offence
Property
Prosecuted
By indictment or summary conviction

Read the statute on the Justice Laws website

2 cases with this offence

  1. June 29, 2026
    R. v. Anthony, 2026 BCSC 1264Fraud over $5,000; Identity theft, Richmond. Justice Sandra M. Sukstorf
    12 months conditional sentence, then 12 months probation
  2. May 21, 2026
    R. v. MacDougall, 2026 NSSC 169Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Fraud over $5,000; Fraud $5,000 or under; Identity theft; Use, trafficking or possession of forged document; Identity fraud (personation); Forgery, Halifax. Justice James L. Chipman
    • Below the Crown's ask
    4.5 years (54 months) global custody across 19 counts, less 558.5 days enhanced remand credit

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