Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing possession is unauthorized

2 cases with this offence

1. January 13, 2026
   R. v. Walczak, 2026 BCSC 167Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence; Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing possession is unauthorized; Possession of explosive substance without lawful excuse, Port Alberni. Justice Robin A. M. Baird
   7 years' imprisonment (global) less 987 days' pre-sentence credit
2. February 23, 2024
   R. v. Hollaman, 2024 BCSC 385Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing possession is unauthorized, Kelowna. Justice Steven Wilson
   4 years imprisonment (concurrent terms on all counts)

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Justice Robin A. M. Baird1 case, leniency score 27
• The Honourable Justice Steven Wilson1 case, leniency score 18

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