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Criminal Code, section 96(1)

Possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence

Maximum
14 years
Mandatory minimum
No mandatory minimum
Kind of offence
Firearms
Prosecuted
By indictment or summary conviction

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1 case 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

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