Possession of an offensive weapon (Public Place)

Question 1

Ingredients of Possession of an offensive weapon (Public Place)

Answer 1

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse
Has with him
In any public place
Any knife
OR
Any offensive weapon
OR
Any disabling substance

Question 2

Ingredients of Possession of an offensive weapon (Public Place)

Answer 2

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse
Has with him
In any public place
Any knife
OR
Any offensive weapon
OR
Any disabling substance

Question 3

Define Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse

Answer 3

Without a legal right or justification, authority or permission. No lawful, genuine or reasonable excuse.

Question 4

Define Has with him

Answer 4

Has in their possession OR under their immediate control.

Question 5

Define Any knife

Answer 5

Any cutting blade`

Question 6

Define any offensive weapon (public place)

Answer 6

Any article made, altered or intended for causing bodily injury.

Question 7

Define any disabling substance

Answer 7

Anaeshetising or other substance produced or intended for the purpose of disabling people.