Firearms Act offences & weapon offences |
| Offence | : | Possession of a prohibited weapon / firearm |
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| Legislation | : | Firearms Act 1968 | |||
| Section | : | Section 5 | |||
| Maximum Penalty | : | 10 years imprisonment (unlimited fine) Section 51A firearms: aged 18 or over: 5-year minimum sentence aged under 18: 3-year minimum sentence |
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| Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) | : | Sentencing - Legal Guidance | |||
| Cases (Sentences For Offence) | : | ||||
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