The accused was found guilty of multiple firearms offences, including possession of a loaded restricted firearm, as well as possession of methamphetamine and breach of probation.
The court applied the Kienapple principle to stay two of the firearms counts, finding they shared a legal and factual nexus with the primary offence, but declined to stay counts for possession of a prohibited device and carrying a concealed weapon.
Emphasizing denunciation and deterrence for firearms offences, the court sentenced the accused to 3.5 years in custody, less 6 months credit for pre-sentence custody and restrictive bail conditions, leaving 3 years to serve.
