Section 76 Proven and Dismissed – Firearms

Our client was charged with imitation firearms following a search of his motor vehicle were he had “consented” to the search. My client made the unfortunate mistake of not making a “no comment” interview and said it was “protective reasons”. I argued that that the search was illegal but police said this is far too serious and to take it to a contest mention. At the mention I sought a sentencing indication and explained the illegality of the search, HH sided with me, police were not willing to withdraw despite HH’s commentary. She offered my client a section 76, proving and dismissing the charge with no further penalty which our client grabbed with both hands.