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Most indictable offences specify the maximum term of imprisonment. If no maximum is specifically stated, the maximum term is five years (''Criminal Code'', s 743). Minor indictable offences (e.g. theft under $5,000) carry maximum jail terms of two years. Other indictable offences carry greater maximum jail terms of five years, seven years (e.g. possession of a narcotic), 10 years (i.e. theft over $5,000), 14 years, or life (i.e. trafficking a narcotic). | Most indictable offences specify the maximum term of imprisonment. If no maximum is specifically stated, the maximum term is five years (''Criminal Code'', s 743). Minor indictable offences (e.g. theft under $5,000) carry maximum jail terms of two years. Other indictable offences carry greater maximum jail terms of five years, seven years (e.g. possession of a narcotic), 10 years (i.e. theft over $5,000), 14 years, or life (i.e. trafficking a narcotic). | ||
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