Firearms

Question 1

Tabulate Section 198(1)(a) and (b) and (c) and 198(2)

Answer 1

Section 198(1)(a) Crimes Act 1961

• With intent to do GBH
• Discharges a firearm or airgun or similar weapon
• At any person

Section 198(1)(b) Crimes Act 1961

• With intent to do GBH
• Sends to any person or causes to be put in any place
• Any explosive or injurious substance

Section 198(1)(c) Crimes Act 1961

• With intent to do GBH
• Sets fire to
• Any property

Section 198(2) Crimes Act 1961

• With intent to injure or with reckless disregard for the safety of others does any of the acts outlined in (1).

Question 2

Tabulate Section 198A(2) Crimes Act 1961

Answer 2

• Uses a firearm in any way whatsoever

- With intent to resist lawful arrest or avoid conviction of himself or any other person

Question 3

Tabulate Section 198B(1)(b) Crimes Act 1961

Prima Facie

Answer 3

• While committing an offence has a firearm with him in circumstances that prima facie show and intention to use it.