Bill S-9 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime)
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Short answer
Bill S-9 amends the Criminal Code to criminalize motor vehicle theft, tampering with VINs, and trafficking property obtained through crime, with penalties ranging from 18 months to 10 years imprisonment.
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Bill S-9 amends the Criminal Code to criminalize motor vehicle theft, tampering with VINs, and trafficking property obtained through crime, with penalties ranging from 18 months to 10 years imprisonment.
Bill S-9 amends the Criminal Code to address auto theft and trafficking in property obtained through crime. It creates new offences for motor vehicle theft, tampering with vehicle identification numbers (VINs), and trafficking property acquired through criminal activities. Penalties include imprisonment terms, and definitions for key terms like 'vehicle identification number' are established. The bill also allows law enforcement to retain photographic evidence of涉案 property and permits joint charges for certain offences.
- Adds new sections to the Criminal Code: 333.1 (motor vehicle theft), 353.1 (tampering with VINs), 355.2 (trafficking in property obtained by crime), and 355.4 (possession of such property).
- Defines 'vehicle identification number' and excludes lawful modifications during maintenance or repairs from being offences.
- Establishes penalties for motor vehicle theft: up to 10 years for repeat offenders and 18 months for first-time offenders.
- Expands trafficking offences to include property obtained from indictable crimes, with penalties based on property value (indictable for over $5,000, summary conviction for $5,000 or less).
- Allows peace officers to retain photographic evidence of property involved in specified offences.
- Permits multiple defendants to be charged jointly for certain offences (sections 354, 355.4, and 356(1)(b)).
- Coordinates with Bill C-16 to amend section 742.1(f) of the Criminal Code regarding motor vehicle theft.
- Individuals involved in motor vehicle theft, tampering with VINs, or trafficking property obtained through criminal activities.
- Law enforcement officers (peace officers) handling cases involving specified offences.
- Defendants charged with offences under sections 354, 355.4, and 356(1)(b) who may be charged jointly.
- Persons who modify vehicle identification numbers during lawful maintenance or repairs (excluded from offences).
- No specific uncertainties or limits are mentioned in the provided text.
Includes new sections (333.1, 353.1, 355.2, 355.4) and revised definitions for offences related to motor vehicle theft, VIN tampering, and trafficking property obtained through crime. Penalties and procedural rules for these offences are established.
Source: Sections 183, 333, 353, 354, 355.1-355.5, 462.3, 462.34, 462.48, 491.2, 593, 742.1
Amended section 742.1(f) of the Criminal Code to include provisions related to motor vehicle theft, aligning with the new offences created by Bill S-9.
Source: Section 12 (742.1(f) amendment)
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