Possession Of An Offensive Weapon 202A (4)(b)

Question 0

What is the act and the section for Possession Of An Offensive Weapon 202A(4)(b)?

Answer 0

Crimes Act 1961

S202(4)(b)

Question 1

Possession Of An Offensive Weapon 202A (4)(a)

Answer 1

HAS IN HIS POSSESSION
- has in their possession or under their control

IN ANY PLACE
- any place at all; includes public and private places

ANY OFFENSIVE WEAPON
- any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury

OR

ANY DISABLING SUBSTANCE
- anaesthetising or other substance produced or intended for the purpose of disabling persons

IN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT PRIMA FACIE SHOW AN INTENTION TO USE IT TO CAUSE BODILY INJURY OR THE THREAT OR FEAR OF VIOLENCE
- actions of the offender show on the face of it that the person is deliberately going to use it to commit an offence involving some form of bodily injury threat or intimidation

Question 2

What is the penalty for Possession Of An Offensive Weapon 202a(4)(b)?

Answer 2

3 years imprisionment.