Offensive Weapons

Question 1

What are the elements of “Possession of Offensive Weapons OR Disabling Substances (Public Place)” Crimes Act 1961, Section 202A(4)(a)?

Answer 1

• Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse
• Has with him or her
• In any Public Place
• Any knife
  OR
  Any offensive weapon
  OR
  Any disabling substance

Crimes Act 1961, Section 202A(4)(a)

Question 2

What are the elements for “Possession of Offensive Weapons OR Disabling Substances ?

Answer 2

• Has in his or her possession
• In any place
• Any offensive weapon
  OR
  Any disabling substance
• In circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence

Crimes Act 1961, Section 202A(4)(b)

Question 3

What are the elements for “Possession of a knife” Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 13A ?

Answer 3

• In a public place
• Without reasonable excuse
• Has any knife
• In his or her possession

Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 13A