Why Guns Should Be Illegal

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TEEN FOUND GUILTY OF FIREARM CHARGES EVADES JAIL TIME IS PROBATION ENOUGH TO HOLD YOUNG OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE? By: Hana Terralheiro MCI News Toronto, Ontario Posted: May 10, 2018 3:15PM A man holding a gun (Photo Credit: https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7524648-gun-shop-owner-speaks-out-on-hamilton-spectator-ad-controversy/) Earlier today, at the Malvern Court of Justice, a 16 year old boy was found guilty of firearm charges, and was given a mere sentence of three years probation. The Toronto teen had thrown a party on May 6th, 2017, where an argument with his neighbour, Mike Bourke, over the noise level led to guns being brought out. The party-goers pointed their guns at Mr. Bourke and shots were fired, but luckily nobody was injured. …show more content…

The apartment soon cleared out, and the teen was left alone until the police arrived. Upon a search of the teen’s apartment, police looked under the couch and found a gun which had been wiped of fingerprints. It was due to this evidence that Constable Esperanza Gomez arrested the youth and charged him with possession of a firearm and with pointing a firearm at his neighbour. The trial today commenced with the accused entering a not-guilty plea. Soon after, the Crown proceeded to call upon their witnesses. The neighbour was the first to be called, and his testimony was clear and concise. His unwavering surety when he said “I’m certain that I saw [the accused] point a firearm at me”, rendered his claims credible and convincing. Furthermore, during the cross examination of the Crown witnesses, the Crown lawyers persistently objected to questions made by the Defense, thus resulting in the Defense’s failure to discredit the

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