What is the minimum sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm?
The minimum sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm in Queensland is 1 year’s imprisonment. Factors that affect if you will receive this sentence are detailed in Section 50 of the Weapons Act 1990
What the Law Says
Section 50 of the Weapons Act 1990 includes mandatory minimum sentences for possession of various classes of weapons in a public place.
The legislation provides at Section 50(1)(d) under the heading minimum penalty:
- if the person unlawfully possesses a firearm and uses the firearm to commit an indictable offence—18 months imprisonment served wholly in a corrective services facility; or
- if the person unlawfully possesses a firearm for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of an indictable offence—1 year’s imprisonment served wholly in a corrective services facility; or
- if the person unlawfully possesses a short firearm in a public place without a reasonable excuse—1 year’s imprisonment served wholly in a corrective services facility; or
How This Affects You
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