OF05 Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence Flashcards

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What category are imprisonable offences?

A

Category 2-4

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What are the elements of Being found in a public place preparing to commit an offence?

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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

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What is you arrest power for Being found in a public place preparing to commit an offence?

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Summary of Offences Act 1981 Section 39 (1)

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Can previous convictions for similar offences be presented to the court as evidence of behaviour?

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Yes, Section 28 (3) SOA 1981 advises they can in this instance, a statutory exception to the rule of a prosecution not being allowed to present evidence on past bad behaviour of offending and propensity.

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