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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

s. 342.1(1) — unauthorized use of a computer

Imprisonment: Indictable: up to 10 years
Fine: Summary: s. 787 default

s. 342.2(1) — possession of a device to commit the offence

Imprisonment: Indictable: up to 2 years
Fine: Summary: s. 787 default

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 342.1 / 342.2 + s. 430(5)
Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.