The Ultimate Police Handbook
Trespassing with firearm
Trespassing with firearm
s.20 Firearms Act 1968
Firearms
⚖️ Definition
A person commits an offence if, while he has a firearm or imitation firearm with him, he enters or is in any building or part of a building as a trespasser and without reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him).
A person commits an offence if, while he has a firearm or imitation firearm with him, he enters or is on any land as a trespasser and without reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him).
A person commits an offence if, while he has a firearm or imitation firearm with him, he enters or is on any land as a trespasser and without reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him).
📋 Points to Prove
- Have with him
- Firearm or imitation firearm
- Without reasonable excuse
- As a trespasser
- Firearm or imitation firearm
- Without reasonable excuse
- As a trespasser
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
Up to 7 years imprisonment and/or fine
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
FI68091 - Firearm in a building
FI68092 - Imitation firearm in a building
FI68093 - Shotgun in a building
FI68094 - Air weapon in a building
FI68095 - Firearm on land
FI68096 - Imitation firearm on land
FI68097 - Shotgun on land
FI68098 - Air weapon on land
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required