Possession of Instruments(Crimes act)

Question 0

What is the definition of:

Without lawful authority or excuse?

Answer 0

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

Question 1

What are the ingredients for:

Possession of Instruments (Crimes Act 1961)?

Answer 1

Possession of Instruments, Crimes Act 1961:

1. Without lawful authority or excuse
2. Has in his possession
3. Any instrument capable of being used for taking or converting

4. Any vehicle
OR
5. Any ship
OR
6. Aircraft
7. With intent to use it for such a purpose

Question 2

What is the definition of:

Has in his possession?

Answer 2

Has in their POSSESSION OR UNDER THEIR IMMEDIATE CONTROL

Question 3

What is the definition of:

Any instrument capable of being used for taking or converting?

Answer 3

ANY OBJECT WHATSOEVER that is CAPABLE OF BEING USED TO TAKE OR CONVERT

Question 4

What is the definition of:

With intent to use it for such a purpose?

Answer 4

With the intention to USE THE INSTRUMENT TO TAKE OR CONVERT.