Maximum Sentence
10 years
Classification: Hybrid
🍁 Immigration Impact
Hybrid offence with a 10-year maximum. Constitutes serious criminality under IRPA s.36(1). Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose is viewed very seriously for immigration purposes.
Legal Text — Criminal Code s. 88
Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence.
Amendment History (1)
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 88
Related Sections
s. 86Careless Use of FirearmHybrids. 91Unauthorized Possession of FirearmHybrids. 92Possession of Firearm Knowing UnauthorizedHybrid
Official Source: Justice Canada — Criminal Code s. 88 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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