Anthony Papilota pleaded guilty to possession of a non-restricted firearm, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, and possession of a prohibited device.
The Crown sought a three-year imprisonment sentence, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence due to increased gun violence.
The defence sought a conditional sentence of two years less a day, followed by probation, highlighting the offender's lack of criminal record, remorse, strong community support, and rehabilitative prospects.
The court imposed a conditional sentence of two years less one day, followed by two years of probation, along with a lifetime weapons prohibition and forfeiture order, balancing denunciation and deterrence with the offender's rehabilitative potential and compliance with strict bail conditions.
