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Homicide — murderVerified against official source

Verified against official source

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

Statutory range

1st degree murder

Imprisonment: Life; parole ineligibility 25 years
Fine: —

2nd degree murder

Imprisonment: Life; parole ineligibility 10–25 years (judge-set)
Fine: —

25 years if a prior murder / intentional-killing conviction under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.

Note on this entry

The statute fixes the sentence at life. The RANGE shown here is parole ineligibility — not the sentence. s. 745.51 consecutive periods not quantified (not verified).

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 229 / 231 / 235 / 745
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: Plea, discretion, consecutive-periods rule. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.