Selling, giving or even transporting a firearm to someone who is not licensed for it can be charged as unlawful supply. Some supply charges carry mandatory imprisonment. Talk to Joseph Rahim early.
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Unlawful supply of weapons is an offence under section 50B of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld).
Supply is defined widely. It includes giving, distributing, selling, transporting or offering a weapon, and doing things to prepare for any of these.
There is no offence if the person receiving the weapon holds a licence for that category of weapon, or is otherwise authorised to possess it.
How serious the charge is depends on the category of weapon and how many weapons were supplied.
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You may be asked to take part in an interview. You have the right to remain silent, but you must give your name and address when asked. Get advice before you say anything else.
You are charged and given a court date, sometimes on bail with conditions. Read the conditions carefully; breaching them is an offence.
Charges usually start in the Magistrates Court. For people charged in or around Cairns, that is usually the Cairns Magistrates Court on Sheridan Street.
The matter is resolved by a plea of guilty, a hearing or trial, or the charge being withdrawn. More serious charges can be sent to a higher court.
Supplying to someone not licensed or authorised for that category of weapon can be an offence.
You must give your name and address when asked. Get advice before you say anything else.
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It can be. Supply under the Weapons Act includes transporting, as well as giving, selling and offering.
Not if they are licensed for that category of weapon or otherwise authorised to possess it.
For some supply offences involving short firearms, yes. Talk to Joseph about exactly what you are charged with.
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