Client G.D. was charged with a number of charges, including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm, Careless Use or Storage of a Firearm/ Weapon/ Ammunition, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Based on information received from a confidential informant, it was alleged that client G.D. was distributing controlled substances within the Region of Peel. A search warrant was subsequently sought and executed on G.D.’s place of residence. Upon execution, a number of items were seized, including over $6000 worth of marijuana, a loaded semi- automatic firearm and additional rounds of ammunition. The Crown Attorney was seeking in excess of 5 years custody for these charges. G.D. was subsequently found guilty on only TWO charges, and his sentence was significantly reduced to only three and a half years custody from the five years originally being sought.
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