Whether possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life was a continuing offence: ‘The mischief at which the Section is aimed must be that of a person possessing a firearm ready for use, if and when the occasion arises, in a manner which endangers life.’
Citations:
[1973] QB 357
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Shanks CACD 19-Mar-2003
The appellant appealed his conviction for murder. He had shot his lover as she walked away from an argument. The fact of his conviction following mention of a guilty plea to possession of the firearm was complained of.
Held: The judge had . .
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Criminal Practice
Updated: 13 May 2022; Ref: scu.223486