Section 87 of the Criminal Code states that if you point a firearm at someone “without lawful excuse” you can be charged, even if the weapon is not loaded. Those found guilty of an indictable offence could be given a five-year prison term or the charge can be treated as a summary conviction, with reduced penalties. The common defence of […]

Section 86 of the Criminal Code requires that all firearms in Canada be properly stored and used in accordance with the rules of the Firearms Act. If a person is found guilty of improperly store a firearm or ammunition, that person can be jailed up to 2 years in jail for first offence and up to 5 years for subsequent […]

Drug Possession – Section 4 of the CDSA (1) Except as authorized under the regulations, no person shall possess a substance included in Schedule I, II or III. Obtaining substance (2) No person shall seek or obtain (a) a substance included in Schedule I, II, III or IV, or (b) an authorization to obtain a substance included in Schedule I, […]

Introduction Section 267 of the Canadian Criminal Code addresses assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with threats to cause bodily harm. This provision encompasses a wide range of conduct, which may include acts of choking. Provisions Under Section 267 Section 267 of the Canadian Criminal Code criminalizes the following actions: 267(a): Assault with a Weapon: Anyone […]

Mischief is defined under section 430 of Canada’s Criminal Code, which says that every person who willfully destroys or damages property, renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective, obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, is guilty of mischief. In addition to mischief to physical property, subsection 1.1 of section 430 stipulates that any person […]