Reckless discharge of a firearm

8 cases with this offence

1. May 14, 2026
   R. v. Henry, 2026 BCSC 1107Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; Pointing a firearm; Reckless discharge of a firearm; Dangerous operation of a conveyance; Break and enter a dwelling-house, Kamloops. Justice K. Michael Stephens

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   6 years imprisonment on all counts, concurrent
2. April 17, 2026
   R. v. D.D.S., 2026 NSSC 149Assault by choking, suffocating or strangling; Aggravated assault; Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; Forcible confinement; Pointing a firearm; Reckless discharge of a firearm, Yarmouth. Justice Pierre L. Muise

   • Below the Crown's ask
   8 years in custody (reduced from 11 for totality), less 1,232 days of remand credit, leaving 1,688 days
3. November 3, 2025
   R. v. Diablo, 2025 BCSC 2418Reckless discharge of a firearm, Chilliwack. Justice Ardith Walkem
   30 months in jail less 633 days credit, then 18 months probation
4. March 7, 2025
   R. v. Gallagher, 2025 BCSC 416Aggravated assault; Pointing a firearm; Reckless discharge of a firearm, Osoyoos. Justice Shelley C. Fitzpatrick

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   7 years global (6.5 years, 4 years and 7 years concurrent), consecutive to sentences already being served
5. April 19, 2024
   R. v. Bradley, 2024 BCSC 1320Reckless discharge of a firearm; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, Williams Lake. Justice Marguerite H. Church

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 and a half years in custody (4 years plus 6 months consecutive)
6. November 30, 2023
   R. v. Deo, 2023 BCSC 2486Aggravated assault; Reckless discharge of a firearm, Burnaby. Justice Heather J. Holmes

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 years imprisonment on each offence, concurrent, less 30 days credit; lifetime s. 109 prohibition, DNA, restitution
7. November 7, 2023
   R. v. Russell, 2023 BCSC 2039Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Reckless discharge of a firearm; Flight from a peace officer; Mischief over $5,000; Mischief causing actual danger to life, Vanderhoof. Justice Francesca V. Marzari
   10 years in prison, less 1,067 days' credit for pre-sentence custody
8. 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 Pierre L. Muise2 cases
• The Honourable Justice Ardith Walkem1 case
• The Honourable Justice Francesca V. Marzari1 case
• The Honourable Justice Heather J. Holmes1 case
• The Honourable Justice K. Michael Stephens1 case
• The Honourable Justice Marguerite H. Church1 case
• The Honourable Justice Shelley C. Fitzpatrick1 case

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