The court considered the sentencing factors on a conviction for the importing of weapons.
Held: The defendant had imported three flick knives disguised as cigarette lighters, and a knuckleduster. He had previous convictions for violence. The court had accepted that the knives were brought in as gifts. The knuckleduster could only be used for violence, and similar uses were likely for the knives. The sentence of three years remained appropriate. The relevant factors were the nature of the weapon, and the risk if distributed, and the offenders actual intention, which might differ from that expressed.
Judges:
Thomas LJ, Silber, Griffith Williams JJ
Citations:
Times 25-Jul-2005
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 07 May 2022; Ref: scu.229680