What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a loaded prohibited firearm?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Kelsy, 2008 CanLII 50804 (ON SC):
Subject to what I have to say about the length of time spent on conditions of release, an appropriate sentence for the offence of possession of a loaded prohibited firearm in these circumstances would normally attract a sentence in the penitentiary range. The other charges relating to the gun (i.e., possession of ammunition and careless storage), while serious in their own right, out to be met with lesser, concurrent sentences. The charge of possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence or permit will be conditionally stayed on the basis of Regina v. Kienapple (1975), 1974 CanLII 14 (SCC), 15 C.C.C. (2d) 524 (S.C.C.). (b) The Drug Offences
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