GUELPH POLICE SERVICES
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On Sept. 28 and 29, the Guelph Police will not be issuing offence notices, but instead will be issuing summonses to individuals found committing an offence relating to Homecoming activities.
Rather than being issued a fine upon committing an offence, individuals will be given a summon which provides a court date where the accused person is required to appear in court, before a Justice of the Peace. The court appearance will allow the accused person to either plead guilty or dispute the charge.
If the accused pleads guilty to the charges, a variety of penalties can be imposed depending on the severity of the offence. These penalties include fines, probation or perhaps incarceration.
If the accused person wishes to dispute the charge, a trial date will be set, where the officer involved will come to court and present evidence at a trial.
Some of the offences that are being affected by this change include:
- Public Intoxication
- Consumption of Alcohol in other than licensed premise, residence or private place
- Underage Drinking
- Urinating Outdoors
- Noise Violations
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