Possession Of An Offensive Weapon

Question 1

Understand the powers to search without a warrant for offensive weapons, and the relevant statutory obligations:

Answer 1

Under sec 27: you may search for offensive weapons on people

Section 28: search a vehicle for offensive weapon.

Question 2

Know the elements for 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 substances

Question 3

Know the elements for possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances. (any place)

Answer 3

• has in his or her possession
• in any place
• any offensive weapon OR any disabling substances
• prima facia (using a everyday item as a weapon OR showing any threat with that item)

Question 4

Know the definition for offensive weapon (in a public place/in any place)

Answer 4

In a public place:

In any place:

Question 5

Know the definition for disabling substances

Answer 5

Substances produced or intended for the purpose of disabling people.
OC Spray/ Acid/