Offensive weapons

Question 1

What is the definition of offensive weapon in:

- A public place

Answer 1

The definition of an offensive weapon in a public place:
Any knife or cutting blade OR any article made, altered or intended for causing bodily harm.

OR

Disabling substance anaesthetising or other substance produce or intended for the purpose of disabling persons.

Question 2

What is the definition of offensive weapon in any place?

Answer 2

Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury.

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

Question 3

List the elements for Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (in a public place)

Answer 3

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
Has with him or her.
In any public place.
Any knife.
OR
Any offensive weapon.
OR
Any disabling substance.

Question 4

List the elements for Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances.

Answer 4

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