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

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The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional. The decision comes in the case of a man who pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from a May 2014 incident in Lethbridge, Alta. The sentence was increased to four years after the appeal was heard.

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

The Supreme Court of Canada plans to rule today on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences in cases involving armed robbery and recklessly firing a gun.

1 year ago·Canada

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CBC News

Supreme Court rules some mandatory minimums are constitutional, while others are not

In a pair of split decisions, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered significant rulings on the use of mandatory minimum sentences in relation to three firearm related crimes Friday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Global News

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

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

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

OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada plans to rule today on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences in cases involving armed robbery and recklessly firing a gun. In one […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

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…

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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 ...

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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

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

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

Supreme Court rules some mandatory minimums are constitutional, while others are not

Supreme Court rules some mandatory minimums are constitutional, while others are not

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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