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

Question 0

What are the ingredients for Possession Of An Offensive Weapon 202A(4)(a)?

Answer 0

WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY OR REASONABLE EXCUSE

HAS WITH HIM

IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE

ANY KNIFE

OR

ANY OFFENSIVE WEAPON

OR

ANY DISABLING SUBSTANCE

Question 1

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

Answer 1

WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY OR REASONABLE EXCUSE

• without a legal right or justification - authority or permission
• no lawful, genuine or reasonable excuse

HAS WITH HIM
- has in their possession or under their immediate control

IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE

• a place that at any material time is open to or I being used by the public
• whether free or on payment of charge
• and whether any owner or occupier of the place is lawfully entitled to exclude or eject any person from that place
• and includes any aircraft, hovercraft, ship or ferry or other vessel
• train, or vehicle carrying or available to Cary passengers for reward
• includes the interior of any vehicle which is in a public place

ANY KNIFE
- any cutting blade

OR

ANY OFFENSIVE WEAPON
- any article made, altered or intended for causing bodily injury

OR

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Crimes Act 1961

S202A(4)(a)

Question 3

What is the penalty for Possession of An Offensive Weapon 202A(4)(a)?

Answer 3

3 years imprisionment.