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RobberyVerified against official source

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

Statutory range

Restricted / prohibited firearm used, or any firearm + criminal organization

Imprisonment: Up to life; mandatory minimum 1st offence 5 years, 2nd or subsequent 7 years
Fine: No summary track

Any other case

Imprisonment: Up to life; no minimum
Fine: No summary track

Note on this entry

The former s. 344(1)(a.1) 4-year minimum was REPEALED in 2022 — do not use it. Straight indictable offence.

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 343–344
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, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.