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To: pocotrader who wrote (1552539)	8/15/2025 9:29:23 AM
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Throwing and hitting a Canadian Mounted Police officer (i.e., an RCMP officer) with a sandwich would constitute a crime under Canadian law, specifically assault. Here's a breakdown of why, based on the relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46): Definition of Assault Under section 265 of the Criminal Code, assault is committed when a person intentionally applies force to another person, directly or indirectly, without their consent. Throwing an object like a sandwich that makes contact qualifies as applying force indirectly, even if the force is minimal or the object is soft—Canadian courts have interpreted this broadly to include actions like throwing items, spitting, or any unwanted physical contact. The intent to hit the person (rather than accidental contact) is key, and lack of consent is presumed in such scenarios. Assault on a Peace Officer Since RCMP officers are defined as "peace officers" under section 2 of the Criminal Code (as police officers employed for the preservation of public peace), this act would specifically fall under section 270, which makes it an offence to assault a peace officer in the execution of their duty. This elevates the charge beyond simple assault, with potential penalties including up to 5 years imprisonment if prosecuted as an indictable offence, or lesser penalties (e.g., fines or shorter jail time) if handled summarily. Could the Sandwich Be Considered a Weapon? If the sandwich is thrown in a manner that could cause harm or is used aggressively, it might qualify as assault with a weapon under section 267, as Canadian law treats thrown objects (even everyday items like household goods or food) as potential weapons in assault contexts. However, even without this classification, the base assault charge would still apply.