Criminal Code, section 344(1)(a)

Robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm

What the law says

Maximum
Life imprisonment
Mandatory minimum
5 years
Kind of offence
Violent

MMP of 5 years first offence (7 years second or subsequent) when a restricted or prohibited firearm is used, or any firearm for a criminal organization (s.344(1)(a)).

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3 cases with this offence

  1. April 1, 2026
    R. v. Delair, 2026 BCSC 880Manslaughter with a firearm; Robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Discharging a restricted or prohibited firearm with intent, Maple Ridge. Justice Eric V. Gottardi
    15 years global custody, less 927 days credit for pre-trial custody (4,548 days remaining)
  2. August 19, 2022
    R. v. Laglace, 2022 BCSC 1773Aggravated assault; Forcible confinement; Robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm; Using a firearm in the commission of an offence; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm; Kidnapping with a restricted or prohibited firearm, Dawson Creek. Justice Carla L. Forth
    Five years' incarceration less 1,145 days pre-sentence credit (681 days left to serve), then 24 months probation
  3. April 12, 2022
    R. v. Tomljenovic, 2022 BCSC 741Manslaughter with a firearm; Robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm, Surrey. Justice Laura B. Gerow
    • On release at the time
    12 years for manslaughter, 6 years concurrent for robbery with a firearm, less 689 days credit

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