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Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

Extortion — restricted/prohibited firearm, or any firearm for a criminal organization

Imprisonment
Life (minimum 5 years first offence / 7 years subsequent)
Fine
No fine stated

s. 346(1.1)(a).

Extortion — any other case

Imprisonment
Life
Fine
No fine stated

s. 346(1.1)(b). Parole eligibility per s. 745(d).

Source

Statute
Criminal Code s. 346
Official source
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, attempt, concurrence, plea, discretion, parole rules, ancillary orders. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.