SBG 1216/2016
Type
Case
Court
Saudi Arabia Board of Grievances
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Taxonomy
Sentencing Powers & General Principles of Sentencing, Offensive Weapons, Firearms & Explosives
Decision date
7 Jan 2016
Catchwords
Sentencing - Firearms
This case involved sentencing for possessing unlicensed firearms.
Background
The office of the public prosecution filed a case against a defendant before the court. It requested the court to penalize the defendant for possessing a firearm and ammunition without a licence.
The defendant admitted the accusation made by the office.
Decision
The court ruled that the defendant should pay a fine of 4000 Riyals. The court also ruled that the firearm and the ammunition should be confiscated.
The court of appeal upheld the ruling.