Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 31B

Being armed with criminal intent

31B. Being armed with criminal intent



(1) In this section-

controlled weapon has the same meaning as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990;
firearm has the same meaning as in the Firearms Act 1996; imitation firearm
has the same meaning as in section 29; prohibited weapon has the same meaning
as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990.

(2) A person who, with criminal intent, is armed with a firearm, an imitation
firearm, a prohibited weapon or a controlled weapon is guilty of an indictable
offence.

Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).