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Weapons· CJA 1988
Section 139 — Having an article with a blade or point in a public place
Offence to have any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed (other than a small folding pocket-knife with a cutting edge ≤ 3 inches) in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 4 years on indictment / unlimited fine.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Note: Adult, second knife offence: minimum 6 months custody (s.315 Sentencing Act 2020) unless particular circumstances make it unjust. Children: minimum 4-month DTO.
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