Charges Category: Weapons

Claim of Lawful Excuse – Did you possess a weapon with a lawful excuse?  If you have been charged with possessing a weapon, you may have the defence of lawful excuse. Section 8 of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 provides the defence of lawful

Have you been charged with an offence against the Control of Use of Dangerous Articles? A “dangerous article” is defined under section 3 of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 as: (b) an article which has been adapted or modified so as to be capable

Have you been charged with Control of Controlled Weapons under section 6 of the Control of Weapons Act 1990? Section 6 contains a range of offences relating to the possession, carrying and use of controlled weapons without lawful excuse, as well as the sale to

Have you been charged with Offence to Possess, Use or Carry an Imitation Firearm? An imitation firearm is defined under section 3 of the Control of Weapons Act as a device: (a) the appearance of which could reasonably be mistaken for that of an operable

Have you been charged with the Offence to Possess, Use or Carry a Prohibited Weapon? If so, it is important to engage an expert in criminal law, so you can carefully consider any defences that may be available to you. Can the prosecution prove all

Have you been charged with an offence under section 5 of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 against Prohibited Weapons? Section 5 contains a range of charges against the manufacture, sale, purchase and possession of a prohibited weapon. If you have been charged under one