Firearms Offences Are Treated As Some Of The Most Serious Crimes In Canadian Criminal Law
You Need An Experienced Criminal Defence Attorney To Protect Your Liberty And Help Secure The Best Results
Firearm offences can include situations such as a legally licensed firearm owner who improperly stores their firearms or ammunition to an individual found to be possessing, threatening to use, or actually utilizing an illegal firearm. A criminal defence attorney who specializes in firearm offences knows how to defend you regardless of what led you to the firearms offence.
Regardless of whether someone has been charged with an alleged firearms offence that appears to be more minor in nature, all firearms offences are treated very seriously by the courts, and typically have both criminal and regulatory consequences (such as potentially never being able to legally purchase/own a firearm again, or having to surrender your firearms or firearms licenses to the police).
Punishment
Punishment for many firearms offences carry the very real possibility of jail time, and some forms of firearms offences also pose the risk of mandatory lengthy jail sentences if found guilty.
As a result, it is extremely important to find an experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven firearms lawyer experienced in firearms offences to ensure your best defence.
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You Need An Experienced Criminal Defence Attorney To Handle A Firearms Charge From The Beginning
The area of law concerning firearms in Canada is complicated and involves comprehensive legislation and regulations. The difficulty and challenges of understanding this area is ever increasing in Canada and can cause much confusion, even to properly licensed individuals attempting to comply with the law.
It should also be noted that it is far more difficult to make bail or be released from jail with firearms offence allegations as opposed to other types of criminal charges.
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Liberty Law Lawyer Brian Hurley helps you navigate through the complexities of the legal system.
Illegal Search and Seizure
Additionally, illegal search and seizure by police is a common precursor to firearms offences being laid against an individual. Hiring a lawyer who has a full understanding of Charter rights and criminal procedure is of the utmost importance, as it is possible for the evidence to be excluded in some circumstances, which can then result in the Crown Prosecutor not being able to prove their case and the charge being dismissed.
Due to the legal complexity of firearms offences and the serious risk of a custodial sentence if convicted, any firearms offence allegation is best handled by an experienced criminal defence attorney.
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If you are charged with firearms allegations, and require an experienced firearms lawyer, please contact Liberty Law LLP.
