2007-02-21 05:55:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The minimum sentence for an offence of possession, purchase, acquisition, manufacture, transfer or sale of certain prohibited weapons after 22nd January 2004 is 5 years custody for an offender aged 18 or over (s.287 Criminal Justice Act 2003.)
There is a maximum sentence of 10 years and an unlimited fine for poession.
he Firearms Act 1968 creates offences of:
Section 16 - Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
Section 16A - Possession of a firearm/imitation with intent to cause fear of violence
Section 17(1) - Using a firearm/imitation to resist arrest
Section 17(2) - Possessing a firearm/imitation whilst committing certain offences
Section 18 - Carrying a firearm/imitation with criminal intent
Section 20 - Trespassing with a firearm/imitation.
A weapon has been held to be lethal if it is "one which when misused is capable of causing injury from which death may result":
220 people have died after being hit by a stun gun in America since 2001, so I would class it as a lethal weapon.
2007-02-21 11:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically punishable with a maximum sentence of 10 years and an unlimited fine.
2007-02-21 06:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In freedom loving states there is no penalty. Only in those states that like to keep you feeling helpless and defenseless will you get in trouble.
2007-02-21 10:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have it used on you until the battery is drained.
not in 1 time, but it's broken up over 2-3 minute intervals.
2007-02-21 05:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm stunned by this question
2007-02-21 06:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PAIN IN A BIG WAY i have seen it used and boy i WOULD NOT LIKE TO BE ON THE END OF IT
2007-02-21 06:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation. Are you using it to commit a crime?
2007-02-21 05:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by effigyofpleasure 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
up to 5 years in jail (uk), it comes under the firearms act.
2007-02-21 06:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by jardon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same as a fire arm could get five years
2007-02-21 05:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a smacked bottom
2007-02-21 05:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋