Attorney general issues protocol to Crown prosecutors
Alberta’s attorney general has issued a protocol for dealing with charges related to the federal firearms ban.
“Albertans should not automatically be considered criminals because they own a firearm that was legally purchased and possessed. This new protocol for prosecutors will help prevent otherwise law-abiding individuals from facing criminal charges and potential time in jail. At the same time, law enforcement and prosecution resources can be prioritized for actual violent and repeat offenders while not further clogging our already busy courts.”
Tyler Shandro, Minister of Justice