GOING ARMED SO AS TO CAUSE FEAR (QLD)
Charged with Going Armed to Cause Fear in Queensland?
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Being charged with going armed so as to cause fear is a serious offence in Queensland. These matters often involve allegations that a person was armed with a weapon and acted in a way intended to intimidate or frighten others.
If you are under investigation or have been charged, early legal advice is critical.
What is “Going Armed So As to Cause Fear”?
This offence generally involves:
being armed with a weapon; and
acting in a way that causes fear to another person
The prosecution must prove both the presence of a weapon and the intent to cause fear.
What is Considered a “Weapon”?
A weapon can include:
knives or bladed items
firearms or imitation firearms
batons or blunt objects
any item capable of causing harm
Penalties
This is a serious offence that can result in:
imprisonment
a criminal conviction
significant long-term consequences
Defences
Defences may include:
lack of intent to cause fear
the item was not a weapon
the conduct did not amount to intimidation
self-defence (in limited circumstances)
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going armed so as to cAUSE FEAR in queensland - faqs
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No. The offence can be made out even if the weapon is not used, if fear is caused.
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