Possession of an offensive weapon - Crimes Act 1961, Section 202A(4)(b)

Question 0

In any place

Answer 0

Any place at all; includes public and private places.

Question 1

Has in his possession

Answer 1

Has in their possession OR under their control.

Question 2

Any offensive weapon

OR

Answer 2

Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury.

Question 3

Disabling substance

Answer 3

Anaesthetising or other substance produced or intended for the purpose of disabling persons.

Question 4

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 4

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.