Offensive Weapons Flashcards
What section and act is offence of having an offensive weapon in a public place
Section 1(1) prevention of crime act 1953
What’s section and act is the offence having a bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place
Section 139 (1) criminal Justice act 1988
What section and act is the offence of having an offensive weapon/bladed or sharply pointed article on school premises
Section 139A(1) and (2) of criminal justice act 1988
What offence is having an offensive weapon in public
Either way
What is max sentence for having an offensive weapon in a public place
4 years
Reasonable excuse to have an offensive weapon in public
- Self defence (imminent threat)
- instant use - innocent article, lawful possession
Define an offensive weapon
Any article MADE or ADAPTED for causing injury to the person, or INTENDED by the person having it with him for such use by him
Define a made offensive weapon
Made/manufactured for causing injury to a person
Define an adapted offensive weapon
Items that are changed or altered in some way to become an adapted offensive weapon
Define an intended offensive weapon
Anything that a person is carrying with the intention of causing injury
What type of offence is having a bladed or pointed article in public place
Either way
What is max sentence for having a bladed or pointed article in public place
4 years
Max length folding knife allowed
3 inches/7.62 cm
Good reason to have bladed or pointed article in public place
- fear of imminent attack (not just in case)
- use at work
- religious reasons
- part of national costume
What offence is having article with blade/point on school premises
Either way
