Possession of explosive substance without lawful excuse

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 14, 2022
   R. v. Haynes, 2022 BCSC 1186Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Possession of explosive substance without lawful excuse, Kamloops. Justice Gary P. Weatherill
   54 months less one day in jail (global), less 30 months' credit, leaving 24 months less one day

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Justice Gary P. Weatherill1 case, leniency score 22
• The Honourable Justice Robin A. M. Baird1 case, leniency score 27

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