Weapon & Firearm Offences

In Canada, crafting a legal defence strategy for weapons charges involves a consideration of the type of weapon involved. Items such as firearms, knives and brass knuckles will always meet the definition of a weapon, while others such as pocket knives must be “used, designed to be used, or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person.”

Exercising diligence in the possession of proper weapons permits is important to avoiding charges, however if you or someone you know has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, the best course of action is to contact a criminal defence lawyer immediately. David Baker aggressively defends those accused of weapons offences, and has achieved favourable outcomes in the majority of such cases.