How Long Do You Go To Jail For Drug Possession In Canada?

How Long Do You Go To Jail For Drug Possession In Canada?

Potential Penalties for Controlled Substances

Schedule I Substance

• If Crown proceeds by summary conviction:
  • For a first offence: Maximum fine of $1000 and a term of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
  • For a subsequent offence: Maximum fine of $2000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
• If Crown proceeds by indictment: Maximum punishment of 7 years imprisonment.

Schedule II Substance

• If Crown proceeds by summary conviction:
  • For a first offence: Maximum fine of $1000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
  • For a subsequent offence: Maximum fine of $2000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
• If Crown proceeds by indictment: Maximum punishment of 5 years less a day imprisonment.

Schedule III Substance

• If Crown proceeds by summary conviction:
  • For a first offence: Maximum fine of $1000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
  • For a subsequent offence: Maximum fine of $2000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
• If Crown proceeds by indictment: Maximum punishment of 3 years imprisonment.