Offensive Weapons

Question 1

What are the ELEMENTS for Possession of Offensive Weapon or Disabling Substances (public place)?
Crimes Act 1961 Section 202A(4)(a)

Answer 1

1. Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse,
2. Has with them
3. In any public place
4. Any knife -OR- Any offensive weapon -OR- Any disabling substance

Question 2

What are the ELEMENTS for Possession of an Offensive Weapon disabling Substance?
Crimes Act 1961 Section 202A(4)(b)

Answer 2

1. Has in their possession
2. In any place
3. Any offensive weapon -OR- Any disabling substance
4. In circumstances where prima facie show an intention to use it or commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence.

Question 3

What are the ELEMENTS for Possession of a Knife?

Summary Offences Act 1981 Section 13A

Answer 3

1. In a public place
2. Without reasonable excuse
3. Has any knife
4. In his or her possession