What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a sawed-off shotgun?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from R. v. Garvin, 2021 ONCJ 496 (CanLII):

[28] The firearms offences involve possession of a prohibited weapon and must be denounced in the clearest terms. It was noted in R. v Molin [2015] O.J. No. 6074 (S.C.J.) that “Possession of a prohibited, loaded firearm does raise the possibility of imminent violence; indeed, it can serve no other purpose than one involving violence or intimidation …”. As stated in R v. Fenton [2017] O.J. No. 5308 (S.C.J.), while “some distinction should be made between offences involving semiautomatic handguns and those involving sawed-off shotguns, both types of offense are very serious and require significant sentences that emphasize the principles of denunciation and general deterrence.” (That offender received three years for possession of a sawed-off shotgun in circumstances where he threatened to shoot someone).

Other Questions


What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a loaded prohibited firearm? (Ontario, Canada)
What factors will a court consider in determining the sentence for possession of a sawn-off shotgun? (Ontario, Canada)
In what circumstances have courts sentenced an offender to a total of 6 years for possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and 3 years concurrent for possessing heroin? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the appropriate sentence for an offender convicted of possession of a Class A drug with intent to cause grievous bodily harm? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the appropriate time to sentence the Respondent in a sexual assault case? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the test applied in medical malpractice cases in Canada where a specialist failed to possess or exercise reasonable degree of learning and skill possessed by the average specialist? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the case law on adult sentence for a 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drugs with intent to commit a sexual offence against a minor? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the appropriate sentence for an impaired driver convicted after trial of impaired driving causing bodily harm? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the appropriate sentence for a convicted fraudster who was convicted of charges including giving a reward to a government official? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the quantum of sentence for possession of heroin for the purposes of trafficking? (Ontario, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.