SS-204/2009-GLO
ECLI:DK:GLO:2024:SS0000000814
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Court dismissed confiscation claim for illegal firearm possession under Danish Weapons Act Section 4. Defendant failed to prove lawful ownership or valid exemption grounds.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedVåbenlovens § 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
AI generated
Danish Weapons Act
firearm confiscation
illegal possession
criminal liability
personal protection defense
Section 4 violation
prosecution burden
Cited Legislation
AI generatedSection 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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Full text
Tiltale for overtrædelse af våbenlovens § 4, stk. 1. Påstand om konfiskation