Protecting Your Rights: A Brampton Weapons Offence Lawyer on the Penalties
Charged with a Weapons Offence? A Brampton Lawyer Explains Penalties Weapon ownership is strictly controlled in Canada. From carrying weapons while attending public meetings to weapons trafficking, there is a wide range of weapons offences, and penalties can vary dramatically. With increasing concerns over (and intolerance of) gun violence in Canada, Canadian criminal legislation has become tougher on weapons offences. This is especially true for those who have committed these crimes more than once, as they face even harsher penalties. Many weapons offences now have mandatory minimum prison sentences attached to them. And regardless of how serious or minor the offence is, any weapons offence carries the real risk of a permanent criminal record, which can have life-altering consequences. A criminal record can make it more difficult to enter some professions, get work, or travel within the country. Under Section 85(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada , every person who uses a firearm ...