Possession of an offensive weapon (Any Place)

Question 1

Ingredients of Possession of an offensive weapon (Any Place)

Answer 1

Has in his possession
In any place
Any offensive weapon
OR
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.

Question 2

Define Has in his possession

Answer 2

Has in their possession or under their control

Question 3

Define In any place

Answer 3

Any place at all; includes public and private places.

Question 4

Define Any offensive weapon (Any Place)

Answer 4

Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury.

Question 5

Define 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.

Answer 5

Actions by 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.