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Vandalism (mischief)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

s. 430(2) — danger to lifePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to life, indictable only
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

s. 430(3) — testamentary instrument / property over $5,000Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 10 years; summary up to 2 years less a day / 6 months / $5,000 (s. 787)
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

s. 430(4) — other mischiefPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 2 years; summary up to 2 years less a day / 6 months / $5,000 (s. 787)
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

s. 430(5) — computer dataPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 10 years; summary up to 2 years less a day / 6 months / $5,000 (s. 787)
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

s. 430(5.1) — wilful act / omission likely to cause mischiefPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 5 years; summary up to 2 years less a day / 6 months / $5,000 (s. 787)
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

Source

Statute: Criminal Code s. 430
Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. The hate / religious / educational subsections (ss. 430(4.1), (4.101), (4.11)) were not verified — figures deliberately not given.
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.