Arrestable offense - How To Discuss

Arrestable offense,

Definition of Arrestable offense:

1. An offence for which there is a fixed mandatory penalty or which carries a sentence of at least five years imprisonment (e.g. theft).

2. Criminal act for which there is a fixed mandatory sentence, or an act which carries a minimum sentence (commonly of five years imprisonment). No arrest warrant is required to arrest a person who is accused or suspected of, or is about to commit, an arrestable offense.

How to use Arrestable offense in a sentence?

1. He pressed for legislation making it an arrestable offence to carry an imitation ■■■ or air weapon in public.