OFFENSIVE WEAPONS

Question 1

Crimes Act 1961 Section 202A (4) (a)

Answer 1

Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances (Public Place)

Question 2

ELEMENTS 202A (4) (a) of Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances (Public Place)

Answer 2

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 3

Definition of “Any Disabling Substance”

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Definition of “Offensive Weapon”

Answer 4

Any article made for use for causing bodily injury
OR
any article altered for use for causing bodily injury

Question 5

Definition of “Any Place”

Answer 5

Any place; includes public and private places.

Question 6

Crimes Act 1961 Section 202A (4) (b)

Answer 6

Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances(Any Place)

Question 7

ELEMENTS 202A (4) (b) of Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances (Any Place)

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