Possession Of Instruments

Question 0

What are the ingredients for Possession Of Instruments

Answer 0

WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY OR EXCUSE

HAS IN HIS POSSESSION

ANY INSTRUMENT CAPABLE OF BEING USED FOR TAKING OR CONVERTING

ANY VEHICLE

OR

ANY SHIP

OR

ANY AIRCRAFT

WITH THE INTENT TO USE IT FOR SUCH A PURPOSE

Question 1

Possession Of Instruments

Answer 1

WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY OR EXCUSE

• without legal right justification
• authority or permission
• no lawful genuine or reasonable excuse

HAS IN HIS POSSESSION
- possession

OR

• immediate control

ANY INSTRUMENT CAPABLE OF BEING USED FOR TAKING OR CONVERTING
- any object whatsoever

ANY VEHICLE
- a contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks or revolving runners in which it moves or is moved

OR

ANY SHIP
- any vessel used in navigation, however, propelled

OR

ANY AIRCRAFT
- any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reaction of the air

WITH THE INTENT TO USE IT FOR SUCH A PURPOSE
- intention to use the instrument to take or convert

Question 2

What is the act and section for Possession Of Instruments?

Answer 2

Crimes Act 1961

s227

Question 3

What is the punishment for Possession Of Instruments?

Answer 3

1 year imprisionment.