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Ruby’s Sentencing Ranges for Criminal Offences, 2nd Edition
This title is a companion to the late Clayton Ruby’s highly respected publication, Sentencing, 10th Edition. It is a quick and easy resource for determining the current ranges for more than 40 specific offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).
Langue de publication: English
Publié: 15 juin 2026
Éditeur: LexisNexis Canada
Ruby’s Sentencing Ranges for Criminal Offences, 2nd Edition is intended to be a companion to Sentencing, 10th Edition, the highly respected and comprehensive work by the late Clayton C. Ruby, one of Canada’s leading lawyers.
Updated by Annamaria Enenajor, managing partner at Ruby Shiller Enenajor, the 2nd Edition presents current ranges for offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), in a clear and accessible format. Sentencing ranges reflect the principle of parity, which requires that similar offenders who commit similar offences in similar circumstances should receive similar sentences. Each chapter represents a specific offence.
Ruby’s Sentencing Ranges for Criminal Offences is a quick and easy resource for determining the current ranges for over 40 specific offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). For each offence, readers will be able to:
- Find the current range of sentence in each relevant jurisdiction
- Find the offence number and penalty specified under the Criminal Code or the CDSA
- Be alerted to the most important considerations in determining the appropriate range of sentence for the offence, including statutorily mandated considerations
- Find a list of cases listed with the sentence imposed noted for each case
Topics Covered
- Second degree murder, attempted murder, manslaughter
- Discharging a firearm with intent
- Criminal harassment, uttering threats
- Publication of an intimate image without consent
- Failure to provide the necessaries of life
- Assault, sexual assault
- Kidnapping, unlawful or forcible confinement, luring
- Human trafficking, abduction or removal of a child from Canada
- Sexual offences against children, incest, child pornography
- Robbery, break and enter, theft, possession of stolen property
- Arson, mischief, fraud
- Possession and trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, and other controlled substances
- Plus much more
What’s New In This Edition
- Reflects the latest legislative changes since the previous edition released five years ago
- Each chapter features a dedicated “Examples of Recent Cases” section, offering insights into significant case law and current sentencing ranges
Who Should Read This Book
- Criminal Defence Lawyers – offers possible sentence ranges, which helps in determining the advice to the client and conduct of the case, preparation for sentencing, and formulating possible avenues for a sentencing appeal
- Crown Counsel – helps in formulating appropriate sentencing recommendations
- Judges – assists in determining sentence range and ensuring that sentences are appropriate
- Law Libraries – an authoritative guide and invaluable research tool on sentencing in Canada
Preface
Part I: Introduction
Introduction
Part II: Offences
Chapter 1: Second Degree Murder
Chapter 2: Attempted Murder
Chapter 3: Manslaughter
Chapter 4: Discharging a Firearm with Intent
Chapter 5: Criminal Harassment
Chapter 6: Publication of an Intimate Image Without Consent
Chapter 7: Uttering Threats
Chapter 8: Failure to Provide the Necessaries of Life
Chapter 9: Assault
Chapter 10: Offences Against Police Officers and Persons Executing Lawful Process
Chapter 11: Kidnapping
Chapter 12: Unlawful or Forcible Confinement
Chapter 13: Human Trafficking
Chapter 14: Abduction or Removal of a Child from Canada
Chapter 15: Sexual Assault – Victim Sixteen or Older
Chapter 16: Sexual Offences Against Children
Chapter 17: Incest
Chapter 18: Luring
Chapter 19: Child Pornography
Chapter 20: Robbery
Chapter 21: Break and Enter
Chapter 22: Theft
Chapter 23: Possession of Stolen Property
Chapter 24: Arson
Chapter 25: Mischief
Chapter 26: Public Mischief
Chapter 27: Use of a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence – Section 85
Chapter 28: Careless Use and Pointing of Firearm – Sections 86 To 88
Chapter 29: Possession of Prohibited and Restricted Weapons – Sections 90 To 96
Chapter 30: Break and Enter or Robbery to Steal Firearm – Sections 98 To 98.1
Chapter 31: Fraud
Chapter 32: Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
Chapter 33: Operation of a Conveyance While Impaired
Chapter 34: Failure to Comply with a Demand
Chapter 35: Failure to Stop
Chapter 36: Operation of a Conveyance while Prohibited
Chapter 37: Criminal Negligence Causing Death or Bodily Harm
Chapter 38: Controlled Drugs and Substances – Possession
Chapter 39: Trafficking or Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Chapter 40: Importation
Chapter 41: Production of Drugs and Substances
Table of Cases
Index
