It's important to understand that the youth criminal justice system is based on the principle that in order to take away someone's freedom, the crime must fit one of the scenarios described in section 39. One of them has to do with the definition of a violent offence. Oddly enough, according to definition, someone who commits a simple assault, such as a slap in the face, can be taken into custody. However, someone found in possession of a loaded handgun with a bullet in the chamber is not automatically taken into custody. Exceptional circumstances have to be considered, which leads to a very complex legal issue that I won't get into. Having to demonstrate that there are exceptional factors at play is not a good thing. Crimes involving the possession of firearms should be included. I gave a list of examples, and I think they're the most relevant and cover a minimum—
