Possession of a bladed article can not be committed if the cutting edge of a folding knife is ____ inches or less.
3
True or False: A locking knife will always be classed as a Bladed Article, regardless of length.
True
Is Possession of a bladed article a Summary Offence, Either Way, or Indictable?
Either Way
Name a possible Lawful Excuse for carrying a Bladed Article.
Religion/ Culture/ Work/ Specified Activies
What is the MENS REA for Possession of an Offensive Weapon in a Public Place?
No Mens Rea required! Strict Liability!
Fill in the blank. An offensive weapon must be Made, _____ or Intended to be an offensive weapon.
Adapted
I have a hammer on me in public, and I intend to smash my ex-partners car up with it. Is this Being In Possession of an Offensive Weapon?
No! It's not made, adapted or intended as use of a weapon!
True or False: Police Officers have a lawful authority to carry an offensive weapon.
True, duh!
Where must you be to be considered in Possession of a Corrosive Substance?
Public Place!
A Public Place is best defined as....
Any place the public are permitted access, on payment or otherwise.
Where must I be to commit Going Equipped to Steal?
Anywhere other than my place of abode!
I have a fake bank card on me in public, intending to use it for a Fraud in a few minutes. Is this Going Equipped?
No! Fraud isn't included (and neither is blackmail).
I am outside, walking to work. At my home is a screwdriver which I intend to use to commit a Theft later tonight. Is this going equipped?
No! It's not on your person!
I am outside, walking to work. At my home is a hammer I intend to cause criminal damage with later tonight. Is this a crime?
Yes, you have an item in your custody/control which you intend to cause Crim Dam with!
You catch someone returning home after committing a Burglary. He's discarded the stolen goods elsewhere, but still has a Screwdriver on him. Is this Going Equipped?
No. He's not going to do it, he already has!
Define what a Corrosive Substance is.
Any chemical that can burn human skin.
