Other Summary Offences- Controlled weapons Act Flashcards
give examples of weapons used against people (prohibited weapon)
flick knife expandable batons sling shots daggers knuckle duster pistol grip cross bow noxious chemical disaster sword
what is the meaning of
1) prohibited weapon
2) controlled weapon
3) dangerous articles
4) possession
1) weapons solely for use against a person
2) a knife, other than a knife that is prohibited
3) adapted/modified to be a weapon, carried with intention of being used as a weapon
4) actual possession; custody & control; having & exercising access either solely or in common with others
what offence takes place when persons carry a prohibited weapon on licensed premises
what is the distance they can be charged for this offence
IOTS
having prohibited weapons within 20m of licensed premises is an IO
in regards to “prohibited weapons” who are;
1) EXEMPTIONS granted by
2) who are the EXEMPTIONS granted to
1) governor council
2) classes of people
Under the “control weapons act” what does
“lawful excuse”
include
- any lawful employment
- participation of any lawful sport
- legitimate collection,display, exhibition
what is s7 Controlled Weapons Act
what are the points of proof
Dangerous articles
a person must not
- possess or carry
- dangerous article
- without lawful excuse
- in public place
under the “Weapons Act” what is our power to search & seize weapons
what is your point of proof
s10
- I reasonably suspects on reasonable grounds that the crook is;
carrying or has in possession
in public place
weapon
*I inform crook the grounds for my suspicion
*I can search without a warrant
search person/vehicle/thing in his. possession
*seize and detain any item detected in the search
before commencing search under this act, what must the MOPF do
- provide name, rank & place of duty (in writing if requested)
- in form the person of grounds for suspicion
- produce identification for inspection unless member is in uniform
what form must be completed after searching a person
L19C
who obtains a search warrant under this act
sergeant or above or member in charge of police station
