OF05 Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence Flashcards
1
Q
What category are imprisonable offences?
A
Category 2-4
2
Q
What are the elements of Being found in a public place preparing to commit an offence?
A
Found
In any public place
Behaving in a manner from which it can be reasonably inferred that the person is
Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence
3
Q
What is you arrest power for Being found in a public place preparing to commit an offence?
A
Summary of Offences Act 1981 Section 39 (1)
4
Q
Can previous convictions for similar offences be presented to the court as evidence of behaviour?
A
Yes, Section 28 (3) SOA 1981 advises they can in this instance, a statutory exception to the rule of a prosecution not being allowed to present evidence on past bad behaviour of offending and propensity.
