Firearms Exam qs

Question 1

Definition of injurious substance and device

Answer 1

An injurious substance or device, cover a range of things capable of causing harm to a person, i.e. a letter containing Anthrax is posted to a target.

Question 2

What are the ingredients for Using a Firearm Against a Law Enforcement Officer? S198(A)(1):

Answer 2

• Uses any firearm in any manner whatever
• Against any Constable, (or traffic officer) or any prison officer acting in the course of his/her duty
• Knowing that OR being reckless whether or not that the person is a member of Police, traffic officer or prison officer so acting.

Question 3

Would a charge under 198A(1) fail if the police officer was trespassing?

Answer 3

Yes, because the Police Officer has acted unlawfully they cannot be said to be acting in the course of his/her duty.

Question 4

Injurious device/substance:

Answer 4

Anthrax in the mail.