Firearms Act offences & weapon offences |
Offence | : | Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place |
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Legislation | : | Prevention of Crime Act 1953 | |||
Section | : | Section 1 / 1A | |||
Maximum Penalty | : | 4 years imprisonment (£1,000 fine) | |||
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) | : | Sentencing - Legal Guidance | |||
Cases (Sentences For Offence) | : |