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What are the penalties for stabbing?
Stabbing someone can lead to severe penalties, ranging from several years to life imprisonment, depending on the intent and harm caused. Even possessing a knife illegally carries a maximum of four years in prison. The severity of the injuries to the father and son in Thurnby means any conviction would likely result in a substantial sentence.
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