Weapons & Firearms Offences Recent Case Summaries

Client faced over ten charges including assault with a weapon, break and enter, uttering threats, and possession of incendiary material. He allegedly entered a home while masked and armed with a samurai sword, hatchet, and gasoline, then attacked a resident and poured gasoline throughout the house. Despite strong Crown opposition and a lengthy criminal record with prior weapons and violent offences, we secured his release.

Client was charged with three counts of robbery with a firearm and using a firearm during an indictable offence. He and three others allegedly robbed three restaurants at gunpoint. Police found two firearms in a vehicle linked to the robberies. Despite strong Crown opposition and two co-accused being denied bail, we secured his release.

Client was charged with robbery with a firearm, break and enter, pointing a firearm, and weapons offences. She and two co-accused allegedly broke into a home and robbed two women while disguised and armed with firearms and an axe. Despite strong Crown opposition, we secured her release on bail while both co-accused were denied.

Client was charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, and possession of crack cocaine for trafficking. Police found a loaded gun and drugs in his vehicle during arrest. Despite strong Crown opposition, we secured his release after a contested bail hearing.