Charges
Possess a prohibited weapon without a permit
Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW) s 7
What is the maximum penalty for possess a prohibited weapon in NSW?
Maximum penalty. Imprisonment for 14 years. Section 7(1) states a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 14 years.
A maximum is the ceiling the law sets for the worst category of case. It is not what a court is likely to impose, and it is not a prediction about any particular matter.
What the charge covers
It is an offence to possess or use a prohibited weapon unless you hold a permit authorising you to do so. The list of prohibited weapons is set out in Schedule 1 of the Act. A permit holder can also commit this offence by possessing or using the weapon for a purpose other than the genuine reason established for the permit, or by breaching any condition of the permit.
How it is dealt with
The Judicial Commission states that s 43(2) applies Chapter 5 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 to offences under s 7, that these are Table 2 offences, and that they are to be dealt with summarily unless the prosecuting authority elects otherwise
Where these figures come from
Every figure on this page was taken from the legislation or the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, not from secondary summaries:
Legislation changes. Figures are general as at publication; confirm the current position with a lawyer.
This page is general information about NSW law, not legal advice about your matter. Whether a charge can be defended, and what a court is likely to do, depends on the evidence and the circumstances.
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