A person who commits an offence under section 21-C(1) shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not less than________________?
Correct answer: A. Ten years
- A. Ten years
- B. Seven years
- C. Fourteen years
- D. Imprisonment for life
Explanation
Section 21-C(1) sets a minimum term of ten years' imprisonment, so the sentence cannot be reduced below that statutory floor. Fourteen years and life imprisonment are not the stated minimum in this subsection.
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