Re:U.S. teens are spending less time with their friends in p...
by DanBC on Wednesday March 27, 2019 @03:20AM
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> Equally, having a knife in public, would be mandatory jail in the UK in the current climate.
No, this is untrue, please don't spread misinformation like this.
If you're carrying a small and legal knife you're okay. If you're carrying a bigger knife but have a good reason you're okay. It's only if you're taking a knife into a football stadium or school or if you're affiliated with a gang that you're going to risk prosecution, and even then jail would be unusual.
Here's the CPS saying that youths may not even be charged, let alone receive a prison sentence:
> The first arrest of a youth aged 16 years or over, for simple possession of an offensive weapon or sharply pointed blade, with no aggravating factors will normally result in a charge.
> The first arrest of a youth aged under 16 years for simple possession of an offensive weapon or sharply pointed blade, with no aggravating factors, will result, in a Youth Caution or a Youth Conditional Caution. This must be supported by an appropriate YOT intervention, preferably with elements focussed on anti-knife crime education. For a youth under 16 years, an out of court disposal which is not a youth caution or a youth conditional caution should not be used.
No, this is untrue, please don't spread misinformation like this.
If you're carrying a small and legal knife you're okay. If you're carrying a bigger knife but have a good reason you're okay. It's only if you're taking a knife into a football stadium or school or if you're affiliated with a gang that you're going to risk prosecution, and even then jail would be unusual.
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-kniv...
Here's the CPS saying that youths may not even be charged, let alone receive a prison sentence:
> The first arrest of a youth aged 16 years or over, for simple possession of an offensive weapon or sharply pointed blade, with no aggravating factors will normally result in a charge.
> The first arrest of a youth aged under 16 years for simple possession of an offensive weapon or sharply pointed blade, with no aggravating factors, will result, in a Youth Caution or a Youth Conditional Caution. This must be supported by an appropriate YOT intervention, preferably with elements focussed on anti-knife crime education. For a youth under 16 years, an out of court disposal which is not a youth caution or a youth conditional caution should not be used.
The sentencing council has guidance here: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/publications/item/blade...
For "Section 139 Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Bladed and Pointed Articles)" the recommendation is here: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-co...
> Maximum: 4 years’ custody
> Offence range: Fine – 2 years 6 months’ custody
But you need to read it to work out what tips it into prison sentence vs a fine.