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Welcome to the VIC Offences against court security article page. Everything you need to know about Offences against court security according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Offences against court security

According to VIC Law for the charge of Offences against court security,

Court Security Act 1980 - SECT 4

Offences

4. Offences

A person who without lawful excuse carries or has in his possession on court premises a firearm or an explosive substance or an offensive weapon is guilty of an indictable offence. Penalty: Imprisonment for seven years.

The Maximum Penalty - Offences against court security

According to VIC Law for the charge of Offences against court security,
7 years imprisonment

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Offences against court security

1. The accused carried or had in his possession a firearm, explosive substance or offensive weapon.

2. The accused was on court premises.

3. The accused did not have a lawful excuse for carrying or possessing the thing.

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Offences against court security

Factual dispute

Lack of intent

Identification dispute

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Offences against court security

County Court

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