Presenting Anything

Question 1

Element 1: Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Answer 1

Definition: without legal justification, or genuine reasonable excuse in the circumstances

Question 2

Element 2: Presents

Answer 2

Means to display in a threatening manner.

Question 3

Element 3: At any other person

Answer 3

Means the firearm must be pointed at another person.

Question 4

Element 4: Anything

Answer 4

Means anything at all.

Question 5

Element 5: In the circumstances, is likely to lead that person to believe that it is a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm) OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted Weapon

Answer 5

Means the offender’s actions and the article presented made the other person believe that the article was a firearm.