The introduction of Community Correction Orders may (in some cases, at least) actually increase the likelihood of a future term of imprisonment.Particularly where there are many offences dealt with together or the offences are serious, on a guilty plea many advocates will find themselves suggesting to the bench a 'cocktail' of a CCO and suspended …
Day: June 19, 2012
Is a machete a sword?
While on the subject of bladed weapons: Is a machete a sword? According to Wikipedia, a machete is a, 'large cleaver-like cutting tool' and means 'little sledgehammer' in Spanish.The description for sword given at cl 47 of Schedule 3 of the Control of Weapons Regulations 2011 reads,"Sword", being a thrusting, striking or cutting weapon with …