OF08 BEING FOUND ON PROPERTY

Question 1

Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 29(1)(a) or 29(1)(c)

Answer 1

Being Found on Property Without Reasonable Excuse
(Building/Transport)
3 months imprisonment / $2000 fine

Question 2

Being Found on Property Without Reasonable Excuse

(Building/Transport) elements

Answer 2

Found
In OR on
Any building OR Any aircraft OR Any hovercraft OR Any ship,ferry or vessel OR Any train
OR Any vehicle

Question 3

Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 29(1)(b)

Answer 3

Being Found on Property Without Reasonable Excuse
(Enclosed yard or area)
3 months imprisonment / $2000 fine

Question 4

Being Found on Property Without Reasonable Excuse

(Enclosed yard or area) elements

Answer 4

Found
Without reasonable excuse
In
Any enclosed yard or other such area

Question 5

Proving someone found on property

Answer 5

The prosecution must prove that the defendant was actually seen, discovered or
come upon at the place.

Question 6

Appurtenant definition

Answer 6

Belonging to

Question 7

Enclosed yard defenition

Answer 7

• an enclosed area and
• that the enclosed area was appurtenant to a building

A yard needs to have defined boundaries but does not need to be fully
enclosed.