Going Equipped

Question 1

Could someone ever be guilty of going equipped if they have no intention of using the item themselves?

Answer 1

Yes

In circumstances where they were knowingly carrying it for another person to use

Question 2

In what locations does the legislation state that a person can commit the offence of ‘going equipped to steal’?

Answer 2

Anywhere that is not at ‘his place of abode’

Question 3

Would a garden shed typically be considered part of an abode in relation to the offence of going equipped to steal?

Answer 3

Yes