A client of Mr.Xavier Cormier was charge with possession of brass knuckles. Brass knuckles are a prohibited weapon, possession of which is forbidden under Section 91 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Mr. Cormier’s client lived in another province. He had been summoned to appear in Court in Montreal at a date that was soon, and it would have been very difficult for him to appear at the scheduled date.
Mr.Cormier did some legal research, he noticed the seized weapon did not have all the essential characteristics of brass knuckles.
Mr.Cormier contacted the investigator in the case to share his observations with him as well as the fact that it would be difficult for the client to appear at the scheduled date in order to have his fingerprints taken. Mr.Cormier also contacted the prosecutor’s office. The charges against Mr. Cormier’s client were dropped. The client will not even have to appear in Court or have his fingerprints taken in this case.
A criminal defense lawyer is aware of the relevant legislative provisions that apply to charges of possession of prohibited weapons. Not all Mr. Cormier’s clients are acquitted of their charges. Read the notice.
