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Weapons possession

The possession of a weapon is the possession of a weapon or ammunition. It is prohibited to have a weapon or ammunition of categories II and III unless you have a licence for this. If you or someone close to you is suspected of illegal possession of a firearm, it is important to engage the services of a skilled lawyer. The lawyers at our firm have a great deal of experience in handling criminal cases, including cases involving prohibited possession of firearms. Please contact us for assistance and advice.

 

Prohibited possession of firearms is punishable under Articles 26 and 55 of the Weapons and Ammunition Act (WWM). The legal text can be found below:

 

The possession of a category II or III weapon or ammunition is prohibited. Any person acting in violation of Section 26(1) shall be punished with a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine months or a fine in the fourth category.

 

Punishment for illegal possession of weapons

Many people wonder what punishment someone can expect for prohibited possession of firearms, but this question is never easy to answer. Sentencing is a custom job. In the event of a conviction, the judge looks at all sorts of factors, such as the circumstances under which the offence was committed, the person of the suspect, the maximum sentence and judgements in similar cases. The lawyers at our firm can make a realistic estimate of a possible sentence, even though it is ultimately up to the judge to make the decision.

 

Our lawyers can assist you throughout the Netherlands. We litigate at the Courts of Alkmaar, Almelo, Amsterdam, Arnhem, Assen, Breda, Dordrecht, The Hague, Groningen, Haarlem, 's-Hertogenbosch, Leeuwarden, Maastricht, Middelburg, Roermond, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zutphen and Zwolle-Lelystad, the Courts of Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague, 's-Hertogenbosch and Leeuwarden and the Supreme Court of the Netherlands in The Hague.

 

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