Discharging a firearm with intent

4 cases with this offence

1. August 29, 2025
   R. v. Tregear, 2025 BCSC 1834Aggravated assault; Pointing a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Discharging a firearm with intent, Sooke. Justice Sharon Matthews

   • Below the Crown's ask
   7 years in custody (concurrent sentences), less 30 days credit
2. July 15, 2025
   R. v. Rahiman, 2025 BCSC 1375Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Discharging a firearm with intent, Nanaimo. Justice Robin A. M. Baird

   • Below the Crown's ask
   5 years and 6 months in custody (concurrent 3 years and 1 year on the firearm possession counts)
3. April 14, 2025
   R. v. Coghill, 2025 BCSC 733Aggravated assault; Forcible confinement; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Discharging a firearm with intent; Break and enter a dwelling-house; Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, Lumby. Justice John Gibb-Carsley

   • Below the Crown's ask
   11 years in custody, less 240 days credit (60 days pre-sentence custody and 180 days for strict bail)
4. April 5, 2022
   R. v. Kane, 2022 NSSC 130Assault with a weapon; Forcible confinement; Discharging a firearm with intent; Reckless discharge of a firearm; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, Barrington. Justice Pierre L. Muise

   • On release at the time
   8 years global (7 years plus 12 months consecutive), less 9 months remand credit, leaving 7 years and 3 months

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Justice John Gibb-Carsley1 case, leniency score 34
• The Honourable Justice Pierre L. Muise1 case, leniency score 13
• The Honourable Justice Robin A. M. Baird1 case, leniency score 27
• The Honourable Justice Sharon Matthews1 case, leniency score 20

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