Criminal Negligence

Cases of criminal negligence arise from acts or omissions when the accused was under a legal duty to do something or should have done something. To meet the standard for criminal negligence, the act or omission must show a wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons.

Negligence is often defined as:

not doing something which a reasonable person would do, or;
doing something which a reasonable person would not do.

Thus negligence can involve acts of commission and acts of omission. In order to register a conviction the crown must generally show the court that the accused had a duty to perform, there was a breach of that duty, and there was an injury or loss.

As charges of Criminal Negligence are usually serious in nature persons receiving these offences should immediately contact OTT Legal Services to obtain immediate representation.

The lawyers of OTT Legal Services are some of the most experienced and qualified lawyers in Ontario in regards to criminal charges including Criminal Negligence matters. Our lawyers are specialists in their field. They do not do other types of law like family law, real estate or immigration cases, criminal law is what we do, and do it best!

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