LSP083: Criminal Charms

In the quest of having smooth free operations, it is not uncommon to find people who engage in nefarious activities having protective charms made by herbalists. These charms are enablers, which without them increase the chance of malefactors being apprehended.  What is then the standpoint of law regarding herbalists who fortify these criminal minds?

By virtue of Section 213 of the Criminal Code, anyone who engages in this act is guilty of a felony and liable to imprisonment for Five (5) years. To secure the conviction, the prosecution has to prove two ingredients which are: (a) that the accused makes, sells, or keeps for sale any charm that is reputed to protect thieves, robbers, burglars, or any other malefactor. (b) that the charm was found in his possession without lawful and reasonable excuse. 

Furthermore, there is currently no superior court of record cases on this principle of law.  It’s suggested that one of the ways to curb the rife instances of criminal activities is for the Police to also prosecute these herbalists. This would serve as a deterrence to others who may want to walk that path.

In conclusion, while the law doesn’t frown on an individual’s choice of being an herbalist, the law steps in to criminalize using such charms to endanger the security architecture of a state and its citizens. 

Thank you for reading. See you next week.