tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post8143658535643408890..comments2024-03-28T11:27:25.537+00:00Comments on Ambush Predator: Knife Crime - We're (Not) Tackling It...JuliaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-577059343386076172010-07-24T00:53:51.177+01:002010-07-24T00:53:51.177+01:00Title: Offensive weapons
Offence: Possess offensiv...Title: Offensive weapons<br />Offence: Possess offensive weapon<br />Legislation: Prevention of Crime Act 1953 Section 1<br />Commencement Date:<br /><br />Mode of Trial: Either way<br /><br />Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 4 years<br /><br />Sentencing Range:<br />Aggravating & Mitigating Factors<br /><br /> * Specific planned use of the weapon<br /> * Hostility towards a minority group or individual. Racially/reg aggravated<br /> * Acting under the influence of drugs or drink.<br /> * Very dangerous weapon.<br /> * Group action.<br /> * Location<br /> * No attempt to use.<br /> * No premeditation<br /> * Carried on a temporary basis<br /> * Acting out of genuine fear<br />Relevant sentencing case law:<br /><br />R v Buzzer [1996] 2 Cr App R (S) 271<br />Possession of a flick knife. Good character but pleaded NG. 3 months prison.<br /><br />R v Dorado [2006] 1 Cr App R (S)<br />Road rage type case. D pulled out meat cleaver on another driver. No intention of premeditated violence. D worked as chef. 6 months prison. (And 6 months concurrent to an affray charge arising out of same incident).<br /><br />R v Proctor [2000] 1 Cr App R (S) 295<br />D in possession of plastic bottle containing ammonia, capable of causing discomfort but not permanent injury. NG plea, pre cons. 9 months.<br /><br />From the CPS WebsiteDredd, Judge Josephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-58180436714068188772010-07-20T19:42:41.254+01:002010-07-20T19:42:41.254+01:00Sentence in Hong Kong for Poss. of Offensive Weapo...Sentence in Hong Kong for Poss. of Offensive Weapon (includes ALL knives with blades longer than 3") other than for legitimate purpose (Boy Scouts still carry sheath knives) is 6 months in the lock-up. No exceptions, no suspended sentence.<br />CLANG. <br />End of.selsey.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531315051208210724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-34101754401515488482010-07-20T05:24:56.245+01:002010-07-20T05:24:56.245+01:00"All that was missing was the 'Crocodile ...<i>"All that was missing was the 'Crocodile Dundee' moment, 'No, THIS is a knife...'"</i> <br /><br />I did consider that for the post title!<br /><br /><i>"...they appear to be just a random selection of letters."</i> <br /><br />:DJuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-12179019249807973052010-07-19T14:03:49.764+01:002010-07-19T14:03:49.764+01:00Where's Crocodile Dundee when you need him?Where's Crocodile Dundee when you need him?Mark Wadsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-23888946390013262582010-07-19T13:31:38.740+01:002010-07-19T13:31:38.740+01:00He'll be one of the Gloucestershire Ntis, no?He'll be one of the Gloucestershire Ntis, no?Brian, follower of Deornothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941277617617928470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-60328099337533392982010-07-19T13:30:12.287+01:002010-07-19T13:30:12.287+01:00I think you've made some typos with the names,...I think you've made some typos with the names, they appear to be just a random selection of letters.English Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144810217381651105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-38406052343807027282010-07-19T13:30:00.872+01:002010-07-19T13:30:00.872+01:00I think you've made some typos with the names,...I think you've made some typos with the names, they appear to be just a random selection of letters.English Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144810217381651105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-77014118018918039282010-07-19T09:22:53.807+01:002010-07-19T09:22:53.807+01:00I see the article pre-empted me. As soon as I saw ...I see the article pre-empted me. As soon as I saw 'Brighton', I thought 'Hmmm, handbags at 10 paces.' <br />But it sounds like a typical 'pissing contest' in the best African tradition, with the likelihood of actual violence being about nil. <br />All that was missing was the 'Crocodile Dundee' moment, 'No, THIS is a knife...'Chucklesnoreply@blogger.com