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Weapons Charges 
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R v. K.(2013)
The client faced serious charges of assault with a weapon in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brampton. Our Brampton criminal lawyers successfully negotiated a position with the Crown by demonstrating serious inconsistencies with the Crown's case. The client received a Conditional Discharge.
R v. B.(2014)
The client was charged with assault causing bodily harm, which arose out of an argument with her husband. Our Milton Criminal Lawyers attended Milton Ontario Court of Justice and negotiated a resolution position with the Crown. The client later plead guilty to the charge and received a Conditional Discharge and she would not have a permanent criminal record as a result of this sentence.
R v. E.T.(2012)
Client was charged with assault and mischief arising out of a domestic dispute with her ex-husband and faced court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton. Our Milton Criminal Lawyers attended court and after several resolution meetings with the Crown Attorney, as well as providing evidence to demonstrate that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction, the client's charges were withdrawn.
R v. K.A.D.
The client faced serious assault charges in the Brampton Ontario Court of Justice after allegations of an altercation with his employer. Our Brampton Criminal Lawyers met with the Crown and negotiated a resolution position. The client received a 6-month Peace Bond order and complete withdrawal.
R v. F.(2013)
The client was charged with domestic assault arising from an argument with his ex-wife. Our Brampton Criminal Lawyers attended court and negotiated a resolution on behalf of the client. The client received a 12-month Peace Bond and withdraw of his charge.
R v. K.(2014)
The client was charged with assaulting her mother-in-law with a vaccuum. Our Brampton criminal lawyers attended Brampton Ontario Court of Justice and had numerous resolution discussions with the Crown. Our lawyers presented medical evidence that convinced the Crown that the facts in this case should be amended. The client decided to plead guilty and received a Conditional Discharge with 12-months reporting to probation.
R v. C.(2014)
The client was charged with a domestic assault arising from a family law divorce incident. Our Criminal Laywers attended Milton Ontario Court of Justice and after several meetings with the Crown Attorney and presenting relevant evidence, we successfully resolved the case where there was no reasonable prospect of conviction to continue the proceeding.
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Weapons Offences
Part III of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out weapons and firearms offences. The Firearms Act sets out the lawful possession of a firearm. If you have been charged with a weapons offence, contact us immediately. Our criminal defence lawyers routinely defend weapons charges in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Toronto, Vaughan, Newmarket, Orangeville, Hamilton, Barrie, Collingwood, and Wasaga Beach. Being criminally charged with a weapons or firearms offence is a serious matter. There may be serious criminal consequences if the Crown Attorney elects to proceed with your case as indictable. Please contact our criminal lawyers immediately to discuss your case. We successfully represent clients in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice.
Our Lawyers represent clients charged with Weapons Offences
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Section 90 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada outlines that "Every person commits an offence who carries a weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition concealed, unless the person is authorized under the Firearms Act to carry it concealed."
Possession of Unauthorized Firearm
Section 92 (1) outlines that "Subject to subsections (4) and (5), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm knowing that the person is not the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and(b) a registration certificate for the firearm."
Unsafe Storage of Firearm
Section 86 (1) outlines that "Every person commits an offence who, without lawful excuse, uses, carries, handles, ships, transports or stores a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition in a careless manner or without reasonable precautions for the safety of other persons".
Possession of Weapon Contrary to an Order
Section 117.01 (1) outlines that "Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm, a cross-bow, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, any ammunition, any prohibited ammunition or an explosive substance while the person is prohibited from doing so by any order made under this Act or any other Act of Parliament."
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Section 88 (1) outlines that "Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence."
Weapons Trafficking
Section 99 (1) outlines that "Every person commits an offence who (a) manufactures or transfers, whether or not for consideration, or (b) offers to do anything referred to in paragraph (a) in respect of a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, any ammunition or any prohibited ammunition knowing that the person is not authorized to do so under the Firearms Act or any other Act of Parliament or any regulations made under any Act of Parliament".
Discharging a Firearm
Section 244 (1) ountlines that "Every person commits an offence who discharges a firearm at a person with intent to wound, maim or disfigure, to endanger the life of or to prevent the arrest or detention of any person — whether or not that person is the one at whom the firearm is discharged."
Use of Firearm in Commission of an Offence
Section 85 (1) outlines that "Every person commits an offence who uses a firearm, whether or not the person causes or means to cause bodily harm to any person as a result of using the firearm, (a) while committing an indictable offence, other than an offence under section 220 (criminal negligence causing death), 236 (manslaughter), 239 (attempted murder), 244 (discharging firearm with intent), 244.2 (discharging firearm — recklessness), 272 (sexual assault with a weapon) or 273 (aggravated sexual assault), subsection 279(1) (kidnapping) or section 279.1 (hostage taking), 344 (robbery) or 346 (extortion);(b) while attempting to commit an indictable offence; or(c) during flight after committing or attempting to commit an indictable offence."
