Weapons & Firearms Offences

Weapons & Firearms Offences

Weapons and firearms charges are serious criminal matters that can carry significant penalties, including imprisonment, a criminal record, and restrictions on your ability to possess firearms in the future. These cases can also involve complex issues relating to possession, knowledge and control, licensing, transportation, storage, search and seizure, and the circumstances in which a weapon or firearm was allegedly found.

Hamna Anwar Law provides strategic criminal defence representation for individuals facing weapons and firearms charges across Ontario.

A strong defence requires careful examination of the evidence and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence. Depending on the case, this may involve:

• challenging the Crown's evidence of possession, knowledge, or control
• addressing the legality of a search or seizure
• examining statements made to police
• raising Charter issues arising from the investigation.

Firearms Offences

Firearms prosecutions can involve particularly serious allegations and may arise in a wide range of circumstances, including allegations of unauthorized possession, possession of prohibited or restricted firearms, unsafe storage, trafficking, or the use of a firearm in connection with another offence

At Hamna Anwar Law representation is available for charges including:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carrying or possessing a weapon
• Assault with a weapon or firearm
• Discharging a firearm
• Unsafe storage or transportation of firearms
• Possession of firearms or weapons in connection with other criminal offences
• Other weapons and firearms-related offences

Whether you are under investigation, have been arrested, or are already facing charges before the court, early legal advice can be critical. Hamna Anwar Law can assess the allegations and evidence against you and provide clear advice about your options and defence.