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Weapons Offences are charges relating to the illegal use or possession of items that fit the definition of a ‘weapon’. The unlawful use of a weapon can carry severe penalties under the Criminal Code with possible mandatory prison sentences and a permanent criminal record.

This area of law is complex and requires a thorough understanding of constitutional litigation and Charter applications. Although carrying an illegal weapon is considered a crime, certain defences can work in your favour during the trial. Our legal defence team are experts at navigating criminal law and presenting a strong defence against your case. We leave no stone unturned to achieve the best possible outcome.

The potential outcomes of an assault with a weapon charge are:

You need a criminal defence lawyer who is familiar with your case and experienced in trial and sentencing litigation. We do whatever we can to ensure our clients do not get a criminal record as a result of this offence:

Charges are withdrawn with no criminal record,

A peace bond, where charges are withdrawn with no criminal record,

An absolute/conditional discharge, after a period of probation which results in no criminal record,

Probation with a criminal record,

Conditional sentence order (also known as house arrest), or

A jail sentence for very serious matters.

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