Preparing to Commit an imprisonable offence

Question 1

Ingredients and defintitions

Answer 1

Found.
In any public place.
Behaving in a manner from which it can be reasonably inferred that the person is.
Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence.

Question 2

Penalty

Answer 2

Section 28(2)
For a first offence, it is a fine not exceeding $2000.
Second or subsequent offence within 12 months, it is three months imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $2000.

Question 3

Previous convictions

Answer 3

Section 28(3)
If the offender has previous similar types of offences. This can be presented in court as supporting evidence.

Question 4

Section

Answer 4

Section 28, Summary Offences Act 1981