England:

R v Southwark Crown Court, x parte. Smith [2001] 2 Cr.App.R. (S.) 35
G plea before a magistrates' court possessing a firearm and ammunition without a certificate. 3 months imprisonment. D pleaded G on the basis that by failing to renew the certificates he was in breach of the law. The Divisional Court granted the application and substituted a sentence of 12 months conditional discharge.