Firearms Offences (Sentencing Cases): Difference between revisions

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-==General==
+* [[Possession of Firearms Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
-{{seealso|Weapons Offences (Sentencing)}}
+* [[Use of Firearms Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
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-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Kane||2022 NSSC 130 (CanLII)}}{{perNSSC|Muise J}} | NS |SC| {{JailY|8}} (global)| }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Nadon|grw07|2016 ONSC 3518 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC|Kurke J}} | {{ON}} |SC| {{JailY|2}} (pointing x2)<br> 1 year (threats)<br> 1 year (confinement)<br> {{JailY|3}} (loaded firearm)<br> {{JailY|10}} (attempt murder w firearm)<br> 1 year (breach) <br> {{JailY|3}} (prohib order)| The offender shot the victim 14 times and left him paralyzed relating to a confrontation between the two over a debt.  }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Horsley|fz34c|2013 ONCJ 310 (CanLII)}}{{perONCJ|Bhabha J}}| ON|PC|{{JailY|5.5}}| offender possessed one handgun with serial number removed and a "zip" gun.}}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Duhamel|fwd1j|2013 ONSC 1340 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC|KL Campbell J}} | {{ON}} |SC| {{JailY|7}} | Offender in possession of loaded handgun with serial number removed as well as 120+ gram of cocaine}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Wong|ftp4w|2012 ONCA 767 (CanLII)}}{{TheCourtONCA}} | {{ON}} |CA| {{JailY|3}}| drugs and guns}}
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-==Section 87: Pointing a Firearm==
-{{OffencesBoxMini|Pointing a Firearm}}
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-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Clayton|g2r9j|2014 ABCA 27 (CanLII)}}{{TheCourtABCA}}|AB|CA | {{JailY|11}} | pointed firearm at 6 people. Held person hostage with a firearm.}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Sousa|fnp8d|2011 ONSC 6463 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC| MacDonnell  J}}| {{ON}} |SC| {{JailM|12}} |}}
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-==Section 91: Unauthorized Possession of Firearm==
-{{OffencesBoxMini|Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm}}
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-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Fontaine|g7hmw|2014 MBQB 119 (CanLII)}}{{perMBQB|Suche J}}|{{MB}}|SC | {{JailM|12}} | killed friend using unauthorized weapon}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Greening|fw1w6|2013 CanLII 5319 (NL PC)}}{{perNLPC|Gorman J}}|{{NL}}|PC | {{JailM|6}} (stun gun)<br> {{JailM|18}} (global) | attempting to import stun guns and brass knuckles}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Drake|[2012] NJ 30 (NLPC)}}|{{NL}}|PC | {{JailD|30}} (weapon)<br> {{JailM|16}} (global) |possession of drugs for purpose of trafficking, possession of brass knuckles}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Andall|[2011] OJ 3523 (ONSC)}} | {{ON}} |SC| {{JailM|6}} | possession of a stun gun}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIRP-S|Ash|2fprr|2010 BCCA 604 (CanLII)|[2010] BCJ No 2750 (CA)}}{{perBCCA|Saunders JA}}|BC|CA| {{JailM|12}} |Offender convicted of drug offences and possession of a stun gun.}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Trecartin|fr97f|2012 NBQB 162 (CanLII)}}{{perNBQB| McLellan J}}|NB|SC| {{JailM|12}} |found in possession of a shotgun, handgun, and assault rifle--guns found locked away}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Veranski|29g6f|2010 BCCA 211 (CanLII)}}{{perBCCA|Prowse JA}}|BC|CA | {{CSOM|21}} | 9 mm CA semi automatic pistol; 38 years old; no criminal record--arrested carrying a bag with a firearm--ammo in the magazine and chamber}}
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-==Section 92: Possession of Unauthorized Firearm==
-{{OffencesBoxMini|Possession of Unauthorized Firearm}}
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-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Adan|gvcc8|2016 ONSC 6763 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC|Corrick J}} |ON |SC| {{JailM|21}} | The offender pleaded guilty to s. 92(1), 110, and 117.1(1). He was in a vehicle that was shot at. When police responded they found the offender and a friend had tried to dispose of a loaded gun. There was no proof that the offender knew it was loaded. The offender was 28 years old with a record of violence. The judge also ordered a s. 109 Order for 10 years.}}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Holmes|fvm4z|2013 ONSC 302 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC|Farfett J}}| {{ON}} |SC|{{JailM|12}} (firearms)<br> {{JailY|2}}(all others) |The offender was convicted poss'n of wpn, carrying a concealed weapon (pepper spray), poss'n of firearm while prohibited,  resist arrest, dangerous driving, driving over 80,  poss'n stolen prpty under $5k, and theft prpt under $5k. He was 25 years of age, has a problem with alcohol. He had a lengthy record of offences as a youth.}}
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-==Section 95: Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm==
-{{OffencesBoxMini|Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm}}
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-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Skinner|gs6zb|2016 NSCA 54 (CanLII)}}{{perNSCA|Saunders JA}} | {{NS}} |CA |{{JailY|6.5}}|   }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Shomonov|gs3s2|2016 ONSC 4015 (CanLII)}}{{perONSC|McCombs J}} | ON|SC| {{JailM|21}} | The Police responded to a 911 call which leads them to the offender who was in the hospital where he was being treated for accidentally shooting himself. Search of his place revealed that he was a drug dealer. The judge ordered forfeiture of the gun, s. 109 prohibition and DNA Order. Per McCombs J. [post-dates striking down s. 95 minimum] }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Aubichon|gk3sm|2015 ABCA 242 (CanLII)}}{{TheCourtABCA}}|AB|CA| {{JailY|7.5}}| }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Yalahow|ggt6s|2015 ABCA 116 (CanLII)}}{{perABCA|Picard JA}}|AB|CA| {{JailY|3}} (firearm)<br>3.5 years (trafficking drugs) <br>6 years, 8 months (global)| }}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Ongaro|g7fn1|2014 BCPC 118 (CanLII)}}{{perBCPC|Hoy J}}|BC|PC|$2500 fine, 10y Prohib | American citizen passing through Canada with his family were searched at the border and found with unlicenced handgun.}}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Jefferson|g70zt|2014 ONCA 434 (CanLII)}}{{TheCourtONCA}}| ON|CA| {{JailY|10}} | Offender convicted at trial of discharging firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited, and four counts of breach of probation. The offender's "crime and his circumstances put him at the upper range of the existing range"}}
-{{SCaseLong|{{CanLIIR-S|Smickle|g2r8f|2014 ONCA 49 (CanLII)}}{{TheCourtONCA}} | {{ON}} |CA| {{JailM|12}} | Offender already served a 5 month CSO. Trial judge invalidated the 3 year minimum. Offender was taking pictures of himself at home holding the gun when police came in and saw him.}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Johnsrud|ftmdz|2012 ABPC 298 (CanLII)}}{{perABPC| Gaschler J}}|AB|PC | {{JailY|5}} | offender pointed unloaded firearm at victim and pulled trigger}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Choken|fsbp9|2012 MBPC 44 (CanLII)}}{{perMBPC|MJ Smith J}}|{{MB}}|PC | {{JailY|5}} | offender was 19 years old connected to a biker gang, also convicted of drug traffficking}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Frohock|23vgp|2009 BCCA 227 (CanLII)}}{{perBCCA|Finch CJ}} |BC|CA| 6 years 8 months after 14 mo remand | found with a loaded sawed-off shotgun; 45-year-old with an extensive record.}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Dickson|1tcnh|2007 ABCA 322 (CanLII)}}{{perABCA|Acton J}}| AB|CA|{{JailM|25.5}} | sawed-off shotgun}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Cross|1pmfc|2006 CanLII 33193 (ON CA)}}{{TheCourt}} | {{ON}} |CA| {{Jail2YLess}} | 19-year-old;limited record; .45 calibre handgun concealed in the waistband of the offenders' pants.}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Smith|1p11l|2006 NSCA 95 (CanLII)}}{{perNSCA|Saunders JA}}| {{NS}} |CA| {{JailY|2}} | 9mm handgun outside a bedroom; 39 year old with a significant drug addiction; 49 prior convictions}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIR-S|Syed|1jvmq|2005 CanLII 4773 (ON CA)}}{{TheCourt}}| {{ON}} |CA | {{Jail2YLess}} | numerous loaded weapons, 590 grams of marijuana}}
-{{SCaseLong| {{CanLIIRP-S|Morin|1dc2w|1993 CanLII 2711 (BC CA)|, BCJ No 1477}}{{perBCCA|Taylor JA}} |BC|CA | {{JailM|4}} | Canadian citizen stopped at border. The search revealed 6 unlicensed guns. The offender was a gun collector.}}
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 ==See Also==
 * [[Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
+** [[Possession of Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
+** [[Use of Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]