Section 28 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

Date Updated: January 2012

Title: Firearms

Offence: Using someone to mind a weapon

A person is guilty of an offence if-

1. he uses another to look after, hide or transport a dangerous weapon for him; and
2. he does so under arrangements or in circumstances that facilitate, or are intended to facilitate, the weapon's being available to him for an unlawful purpose.
   

Legislation: s28 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

Commencement Date: 6th April 2007

Mode of Trial: according to firearm (see s29 VCRA 2006)

Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: according to firearm (see s29 VCRA 2006)

Relevant Sentencing Guidelines (If Any)

R v Avis (1998) 1 Cr.App.R 420 CA

Ancillary Orders:

• Forfeiture orders
• Destruction orders

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