There are two significant variables the court considers when passing sentences if you are convicted of drug offences: the nature of the narcotic and the amount found in your possession. If you had more than the equivalent of 30 grams of dried marijuana – the legal limit in Canada – but not enough to be […]
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A conviction for drug possession brings serious consequences. Heavy fines and jail time are possibilities. Then there is the criminal record it brings, which will limit your employment prospects and international travel. An experienced criminal lawyer can outline defence strategies and help you decide that best suits your situation. Let’s review the most common defences
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The vast majority of firearms in Canada are owned by law-abiding citizens. But in the wrong hands, these weapons can cause serious injury and result in death. That is why the Criminal Code of Canada contains numerous provisions that criminalize illegal use and possession of firearms, with jail time a real possibility upon conviction. If
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While it is legal for properly licensed adult Canadians to own certain types of firearms, there are limits on how they are purchased, used, stored and handled. These rules are set out in the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, with a variety of charges possible for those who don’t heed the regulations. The Acts
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While it is legal for properly licensed adult Canadians to own certain types of firearms, there are limits on how they are purchased, used, stored and handled. These rules are set out in the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, with a variety of charges possible for those who don’t heed the regulations. The Acts
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Firearm ownership in Canada is a fragile privilege, as police can seize lawfully registered firearms for a variety of reasons. If officers feel there are reasonable or probable grounds that someone has committed an offence with a firearm, they can ask the court for a seizure warrant. If granted, the police have the right to
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Your ability to reacquire firearms confiscated by police will depend on the circumstances that led to them being seized. If the weapon was used in the commission of an offence and you were found guilty, it will be forfeited to the Crown with no way for you to get it back. Sometimes firearms are taken
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If a police officer knocks on your door and requests to speak to you about a firearm-related issue, don’t be lured into talking freely about it, thinking that will clear up any suspicions they have. If they ask about a weapon you own, show them your registration or Possession and Acquisition Licence then tell them
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Crime involving guns is a serious offence in Canada. If you are accused by police of a firearms-related offence it might not be possible to get that charge dropped. However, there are ways to have the punishment reduced so you can avoid jail time and perhaps a criminal record. Everything depends on the circumstances and
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Visitors can enter Canada with firearms but they must abide by strict limitations. Some Americans don’t realize our country has much tougher gun laws when they cross the border. According to information from the Office of American Citizen Services, “an estimated 200 to 300 U.S. citizens each year … run into trouble for failing to
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