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SS-204/2009-GLO ECLI:DK:GLO:2024:SS0000000814 AI generated

Court dismissed confiscation claim for illegal firearm possession under Danish Weapons Act Section 4. Defendant failed to prove lawful ownership or valid exemption grounds.

Case Number SS-204/2009-GLO
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the prosecution's request for confiscation of a firearm alleged to be in violation of Section 4 of the Weapons Act. The defendant admitted possession but argued the weapon was for personal protection, while the prosecution contended it was kept without legal authorization. The court ruled that without proof of a valid exemption or lawful purpose, the possession constituted a criminal offense warranting confiscation.

Legislator headnote

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Våbenlovens § 4, stk. 1; § 10, stk. 1; The court held that possession of a firearm without a valid license or statutory exemption constitutes a criminal offense, and the burden of proving lawful justification lies with the possessor.

Keywords

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Danish Weapons Act firearm confiscation illegal possession criminal liability personal protection defense Section 4 violation prosecution burden

Cited Legislation

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Section 4, paragraph 1 of the Weapons Act
Tiltale for overtrædelse af våbenlovens § 4, stk.
Section 10, paragraph 1 of the Weapons Act
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Tiltale for overtrædelse af våbenlovens § 4, stk. 1. Påstand om konfiskation