There is a wide range of firearm and weapons allegations and they are all very serious. If you have been charged with such an offence, you have to act timely to get reliable legal representation. You would want to work with a professional who will defend your rights with knowledge and full commitment to success. This is what you will get with Firearm & Weapons Offence Lawyer Hamilton.

When you turn to us for legal assistance, you will have a skilled and experienced counselor helping you to achieve the best outcome given the specifics of your case. Our criminal lawyers have rich experience in the courtroom and in negotiations as well. They have solid background and high success rate. Our achievements make us proud and give our clients confidence that they will receive the best service available in the local area. Even though we will work as hard and as long on a case as necessary, quick reaction on your part in the very beginning is paramount.

There is a large number of firearm and weapons offences in the Criminal Code of Canada. The list includes possession of a prohibited weapon, careless storing of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and pointing a firearm. It is important to note that an individual can receive weapon allegation when using any kind of object to hurt another person. This makes this area of law highly specific and poses the need for hiring experienced Firearm & Weapons Offence Lawyer Hamilton. With us, you will have high chances of success.

You will receive all legal assistance that you require from the very beginning. Count on your counselor to provide detailed advice that will help you get set on the right track from the start. The professional will represent you at the bail hearing and throughout the trial. It is our goal to make the situation as easy and comfortable for our clients as possible. To prepare for defending your case, your attorney will run thorough examination of all facts and pieces of evidence available. The preparatory work usually includes interviews with witnesses and other people involved. The investigation is used for developing the best individual defence strategy.

Under the Canadian Criminal Code, the unregistered use, possession, and trafficking carry some of the most serious sentences and penalties under our law.  Most firearm offences have significant mandatory sentences of jail.  This area of law is not only very serious, but also highly complex and requiring a full understanding of criminal law.  Firearm and weapons offences’ very often require an thorough understanding of constitutional litigation, regulatory understanding relating to licensing, and effective trial advocacy skills.

Weapons charges often stem from arrests for other offences such as drug possession or even something as simple as speeding. Gun charges also are common at border crossings, where Americans driving into Canada often are not aware of Canada’s strict gun laws and fail to properly declare their guns when they cross the border.

No matter how you end up being charged with a weapons offence, the results could be serious and far-reaching. Conviction on some weapon and firearm offences can result in significant jail sentences and it is important to take these charges seriously and enlist the services of a knowledgeable criminal defence lawyer.

We Work To Minimize The Impact Of Weapons Charges

We understand the importance of addressing weapons charges head-on. We defend clients throughout the Niagara region and across Ontario who face a wide range of weapons charges, including:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon or restricted weapon
  • Illegal discharge of a firearm
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Assault with a weapon