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Under Section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, for what type of offence can an owner or person in lawful possession of property (or an authorized agent like a security guard) arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property?

Section 494(2) of the Criminal Code permits an owner or someone in lawful possession of property (or an agent) to arrest a person found committing a criminal of

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Question: Under Section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, for what type of offence can an owner or person in lawful possession of property (or an authorized agent like a security guard) arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property?

Answer options:

  • Any summary conviction offence. ✅ Any criminal offence, whether indictable or summary, that is committed on or in relation to that property.
  • Only indictable offences that result in serious injury.
  • Only mischief offences.

Correct answer: Any criminal offence, whether indictable or summary, that is committed on or in relation to that property.

Explanation: Section 494(2) of the Criminal Code permits an owner or someone in lawful possession of property (or an agent) to arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property, regardless of whether it's indictable or summary.

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