Supreme Court of Canada to rule on constitutionality of mandatory firearm sentences

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it could amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it…

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it could amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it could amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it could amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional on the basis it could amount to cruel and unusual punishment.