Firearm & Weapons Offences

In Canada, firearm offences are prosecuted with absolute zero tolerance. Crown Attorneys and police forces across Toronto and Ontario treat gun charges as top-priority cases. Whether you are charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, or trafficking firearms, a conviction almost certainly results in a lengthy penitentiary sentence. To avoid catastrophic consequences, you need a highly strategic firearms lawyer.

Defending Against Gun Charges in Ontario

Firearms cases are highly technical. To secure a conviction, the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt not only that a firearm was present, but that it was legally defined as a firearm, that the search was lawful, and that you had actual possession of it. A robust defence strategy involves:

• Constructive Possession: If a gun is found in a shared vehicle, apartment, or backpack, the Crown must prove you had both knowledge of the weapon and control over it. Mere proximity is not enough to convict.
• Charter Applications & Unlawful Searches: Police often discover weapons during traffic stops, street checks, or home raids. If the police violated your Section 8 Charter rights against unreasonable search and seizure, the firearm can be excluded from evidence, effectively destroying the Crown's case.
• Cross-Examination on Fabrication: Exposing inconsistencies, collusion, or outright fabrication by witnesses or complainants who claim you possessed or pointed a firearm.

Technical & Aggressive Representation

Trevor Lau brings an intensely rigorous approach to defending weapons charges. He is known for leaving no stone unturned in pre-trial preparation and delivering relentless cross-examinations in the courtroom. Trevor has a documented history of exposing fatal flaws in the Crown's evidence—including successfully dismantling witness testimony mid-trial by revealing evidence of collusion, resulting in the total withdrawal of firearm charges.

When you are facing the severe reality of a federal prison sentence, there is no room for error in your defence.

Protect Your Freedom

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a weapons offence, contact TL Criminal Defence immediately to begin constructing a defence.

None of the information contained on this website is legal advice, and is meant for educational purposes only. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, only the lawyer you retain can provide you with legal advice specific to your case.