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SS-3381/2009-ESB ECLI:DK:ESB:2024:SS0000000213 AI generated

Court dismisses charge of illegal possession of a firearm under Danish Penal Code and Weapons Ordinance.

Case Number SS-3381/2009-ESB
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the prosecution's charges against the defendant for violating the Penal Code and Weapons Ordinance regarding firearm possession. The prosecution alleged the defendant unlawfully held a weapon, but the defense argued the evidence failed to prove the specific intent required for conviction. Ultimately, the court found the prosecution's case insufficient to establish the necessary elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

Legislator headnote

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Straffelovens § 192 a, stk. 1, nr. 1; våbenbekendtgørelsens § 43, stk. 1: The court held that possession of a firearm constitutes a crime only when the holder lacks a valid license and possesses the requisite intent, and mere possession without proof of illegal intent does not satisfy the statutory requirements for conviction.

Keywords

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illegal firearm possession Danish Penal Code Weapons Ordinance criminal intent requirement insufficient evidence dismissal of charges first instance court

Cited Legislation

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Straffelovens § 192 a, stk. 1, nr. 1
Sag om overtrædelse af straffelovens § 192 a, stk. 1, nr. 1, og våbenbekendtgørelsens § 43, stk.
våbenbekendtgørelsens § 43, stk. 1
1, og våbenbekendtgørelsens § 43, stk. 1, jf.
våbenbekendtgørelsens § 14, stk. 1, nr. 1
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SS-3586/2009-KOL
Court dismisses theft and illegal possession of weapons charges due to insufficient evidence of intent.
SS-3011/2016-SVE
Court imposes 6-month prison sentence for illegal gun possession despite defendant's lack of criminal intent.
SS-3983/2008-ODE
Court convicts defendant of gun and traffic offenses, imposing six months prison and confiscating weapons.
SS-7613/2021-FRB
ECLI:DK:FRB:2022:SS0000000825
SS-7135/2016-FRB
Court convicts defendant of theft and weapons offenses, imposing prison, license revocation, deportation, and restitution.

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Sag om overtrædelse af straffelovens § 192 a, stk. 1, nr. 1, og våbenbekendtgørelsens § 43, stk. 1, jf. § 14, stk. 1, nr. 1