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A citizen's arrest, under Section 494 of the Criminal Code, is lawful when a person is found committing:

Section 494(1)(a) of the Criminal Code allows any person to arrest without a warrant someone they find committing an indictable offence.

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Question: A citizen's arrest, under Section 494 of the Criminal Code, is lawful when a person is found committing:

Answer options:

  • Any provincial offence.
  • A summary conviction offence. ✅ An indictable offence.
  • A municipal by-law infraction.

Correct answer: An indictable offence.

Explanation: Section 494(1)(a) of the Criminal Code allows any person to arrest without a warrant someone they find committing an indictable offence.

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