SPM Flashcards
When is someone guilty of going equipped?
When not at their place of abode
They knew they had the item with them
Any article is in use or in the course of use for burglary or theft
Section 25(1) Theft Act 1968
Going equipped for Burglary or Theft
What type of offence is Going Equipped?
Either Way
Maximum penalty for Going Equipped?
3 Years
Section 52 of the offensive weapons act 2019
Threatening someone with an offensive weapon
What type of offence is Threatening with an offensive weapon?
Either Way
Maximum penalty for Threatening with an offensive weapon?
4 Years
The 3 types of offensive weapons
Made
Adapted
Intended
Prevention of Crime Act was established when?
1953
Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act was established when?
1959
Points to prove for possession of offensive weapon?
A knowledge of the existence of the article
Article is ready for use
Legal limit for a blade
Folding pocket knife, blade less than 3 inches
(CAN NOT LOCK)
Section 1(1) Prevention of crime act 1953
Having an offensive weapon in a public place
Section 139(1) Criminal justice act 1988
Having a bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place - Section 139(1)
Section 139A(1)
Having a bladed article on school premises
Section 6 of offensive weapons act
Having corrosive substances in a public place
Maximum sentence for having an offensive weapon in a public place?
(INCLUDING SCHOOL)
4 Years
Maximum sentence for having a corrosive substances in a public place?
4 Years
What type of offence is having an offensive weapon, bladed article or corrosive substance?
Either Way
