Offensive Weapons

Question 1

What is the definition for offensive weapon (in a public place)

Answer 1

an article made or altered for use for causing GBH

Question 2

What is the definition for offensive weapon (in any place)

Answer 2

an article capable of being used for causing GBH

Question 3

What is the definition for disabling substance

Answer 3

Anaesthetising or other substance produced or intended for the purpose of disabling person.

Question 4

What are the search powers under SASA 2012

Answer 4

S27 - searching places
s28 - searching vehicles
(warrantless for weapons)

Question 5

What are the powers of arrest?

Answer 5

Crimes Act 1961 section 315 (2)

Question 6

What are the elements for Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (public place)?

Answer 6

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse - has with him or her - in any public place - any knife OR any offence weapon OR any disabling substance.

Question 7

What are the elements for possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (any place)? (a)

Answer 7

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 or to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence

Question 8

What is the act and section for possession of a knife?

Answer 8

SOA 1981 section 13A