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Possess an Offensive Weapon in a public place
Possess an Offensive Weapon in a public place
s.1(1) Prevention of Crime Act 1953
Offensive Weapon
⚖️ Definition
Any person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, the proof whereof shall lie on him, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable
📋 Points to Prove
- Possess an offensive weapon
- In a public place
- In a public place
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding £200, or both;
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years or a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds, or both.
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years or a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds, or both.
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
PC53001
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required