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Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
s.16a Firearms Act 1968
Firearms
⚖️ Definition
It is an offence for a person to have in his possession any firearm or imitation firearm with intent—
by means thereof to cause, or
to enable another person by means thereof to cause,
any person to believe that unlawful violence will be used against him or another person
by means thereof to cause, or
to enable another person by means thereof to cause,
any person to believe that unlawful violence will be used against him or another person
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
FI68320 - Firearm
FI68321 - Imitation Firearm
FI68322 - Shotgun
FI68323 - Air Weapon
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required