The legal definition of a “weapon” is extremely broad and can include even seemingly harmless items if they are used to cause injury to a person. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, the unregistered use, possession, and trafficking of weapons carry some of the most serious sentences and penalties. Many firearm offences have significant mandatory minimum sentences of jail. 

If you are charged with a gun related offence, you need a lawyer with the knowledge and resources to successfully challenge these serious and complex cases.

Charter challenges are routinely used to defend cases involving the possession of weapons and firearms. For example, counsel may argue that the weapon be excluded at trial as it was obtained as a result of an illegal stop or search. Even without a Charter challenge, there are a number of defences that may apply to your case, such as whether an alleged “firearm” meets the definition of a firearm at law and whether you actually had possession of the weapon.
 
Our firm routinely deals with all manner of weapon and firearm offences, so we can advise you about what defences are available to you. The lawyers at KIMBERLEY A. PEGG, BARRISTERS have the resources and skill to handle even the most challenging weapon and firearm cases.