In the case of M.R., a moment of negligence led to a serious legal consequence when he accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in a bullet hole in his wall. Despite the lack of intent to harm, M.R. was charged with multiple firearm-related offences, reflecting the strict legal framework surrounding firearm safety in Canada. During sentencing, the court acknowledged the accidental nature of the incident and M.R.’s otherwise law-abiding background. He was sentenced to a term of probation and prohibited from possessing firearms for personal use. However, the court made a specific exception allowing him to use firearms strictly for employment purposes, recognizing the importance of his livelihood and the context of his profession.

When Celine’s client was stopped for speeding, police noticed a firearm in the vehicle. R.H. did not have a valid PAL. All charges were withdrawn.

Police had a warrant to enter into S.R.’s home, where they found hundreds of firearms lying around. Firearm charges were withdrawn.

R.G. was driving a car. The passenger had a firearm, he was not aware. When stopped by the police for speeding, they found the gun and R.G. was charged. Crown wanted R.G to go to jail. All criminal charges dropped.

B.H. and her partner were splitting up. B.H. told her partner not to come to her home, but he showed up late in the evening and would not leave.  B.H. stabbed him with a knife, so he would leave. Although B.H. was found guilty, the judge issued an absolute discharge. B.H. does not have a criminal record.

While he was out consuming drugs with people he thought he knew, they brought him to an armed robbery. ZS was charged with robbery with a firearm, and conspiracy in Perth, Ontario. ZS maintained he was not part of the heist. After long negotiations, ZS’s charges were all withdrawn.

CO was driving to Toronto with 3 other men. They hid two loaded weapons in her bag. CO was convicted of having possession of the firearms in Brockville, Ontario. The Crown sought a jail sentence of 4 years. CO had never been to jail before. Celine convinced the Court that CO should instead receive house arrest. Her client received a conditional jail sentence of 2 years less a day, allowing her to serve her jail sentence from home.

S.N.'s children called police, saying that their mother hit them.CAS investigated and S.N. was charged with assault with a weapon, assault and threatening her children. Celine advocated strongly on her client's behalf, and the charges were withdrawn by the Crown.

D.V. was fascinated with guns. When he lost his job, an acquaintance offered to buy him a restricted firearm if he registered another one under his name. D.V. agreed and bought and registered two restricted firearms. When he received the guns, he invited a friend over. Both men drank alcohol and consumed drugs while target shooting. D.V.’s friend killed himself. D.V. hid the gun and told police that his friend committed suicide with a shotgun. The Crown was seeking 6-8 years in jail, but Celine successfully argued for a 5-year jail sentence, even considering that D.V. had tampered with a death scene, lied to police and trafficked a restricted weapon.