Ines Gavran –
Toronto Assault with a Weapon Criminal Defence Lawyer
Toronto criminal defence lawyer Ines Gavran skillfully defends assault with a weapon charges
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Criminal Defence Lawyer defends assault with a weapon criminal charges – Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, North York
Since you may face a range of potential consequences, it is of utmost importance that you have a fearless and strategy-oriented criminal defence lawyer on your side. At Gavran Criminal Defence, Toronto criminal defence lawyer Ines Gavran skillfully defends assault with a weapon charges, however serious they may appear to be.
Assault with a Weapon
Criminal Code
What is Assault with a Weapon
Under the section 267(a) of the Criminal Code, an assault with a weapon is when a person, carries, uses, or threatens to use a weapon or an imitation weapon while committing an assault (visit our “assault” page for more info). Under section 2 of the Criminal Code, a “weapon” is defined as anything used, designed to be used, or intended for use: (a) in causing death or injury to any person, or (b) for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person, and, without restricting the foregoing, includes a firearm. This means that under Canadian law, any object can be considered a weapon – not just items we traditionally think of as weapons, like knives or guns. As long as the object was used with the intent to injure or attempt to injure another person, it can be considered a weapon. Generally, if the person applies force directly or indirectly using an object, without the other person’s consent, they can be charged with assault with a weapon. Crimes involving the use of firearms (for example, a handgun) are considered much more serious.
Penalties for Assault with a Weapon
A conviction for assault with a weapon carries a wide range of the potential sentences depending on the specific facts of the case. In serious cases, the Crown can choose to proceed by way of indictment that carries an imprisonment sentence of up to 10 years. In less serious cases, the Crown can choose to proceed “summarily” which carries a maximum imprisonment sentence, for this offence, of 18 months. A conviction results in a criminal record, possibly a term of probation, including non-communication order, and a DNA order.
At Gavran Criminal Defence, our philosophy is that dedication, attention to detail, well prepared strategy and effective advocacy is what secures the best results.
If you are charged with assault with a weapon, call Gavran Criminal Defence immediately at (647) 624-6324 to schedule your initial consultation.
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