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Weapons offencesPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

s. 88(2) — possession of a weapon for a dangerous purposePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 10 years; summary up to 2 years less a day / 6 months / $5,000 (s. 787)
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

s. 95(2) — prohibited / restricted firearm with ammunitionPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Indictable up to 14 years, NO minimum in the current text
Fine: Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary

Pre-2022 minimums (3-year / 5-year) were removed — do not show them.

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 88 / 95
Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. s. 92 and other sections were not verified in current post-C-5 form.
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, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.