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Counterfeit Money charges are taken seriously by the Crown prosecutor in Ontario.  The possible penalty for a counterfeit possession charge being the same as a charge of making counterfeit money- an accused could face up to fourteen years in prison.  If you or a friend have been charged with making or possession of counterfeit money in Toronto or throughout Southern Ontario, call the office for a free consultation at (416) 877-5291 (LAW1).  After-hours appointments and emergency representation is available.  Legal Aid certificates are accepted.

What is the possible punishment for making counterfeit money under the Criminal Code?

Under Section 449., every one who makes or begins to make counterfeit money is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.

What is the possible punishment for possession, etc., of counterfeit money under the Criminal Code?

Under Section 450., every one who, without lawful justification or excuse, the proof of which lies on him, (a) buys, receives or offers to buy or receive, (b) has in his custody or possession, or (c) introduces into Canada, counterfeit money is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.

What is the charge and possible punishment for “Uttering” counterfeit money under the Criminal Code?

Under Section 452., every one who, without lawful justification or excuse, the proof of which lies on him, (a) utters or offers to utter counterfeit money or uses counterfeit money as if it were genuine, or (b) exports, sends or takes counterfeit money out of Canada, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.

What is the charge and possible punishment for Uttering coin under the Criminal Code?

Under Section 453., every one who, with intent to defraud, knowingly utters (a) a coin that is not current, or (b) a piece of metal or mixed metals that resembles in size, figure or colour a current coin for which it is uttered, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.

What is the crime and possible punishment for making, selling, or having slugs and tokens under the Criminal Code?

Under Section 454., every one who without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on him, (a) manufactures, produces or sells, or (b) has in his possession anything that is intended to be fraudulently used in substitution for a coin or token of value that any coin or token-operated device is designed to receive is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.