Possession of Offensive Weapons

Question 1

Elements of Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances (public place)

Answer 1

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse

Has with him or her

In any public place

Any knife OR offensive weapon OR disabling substance

Question 2

Elements of Possession of Offensive Weapons or Disabling Substances (any place)

Answer 2

Has in his or her possession

In any place

Any offensive weapon OR any 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