[1] 19 - Possessing Items Used in Crime
Holding tools or equipment with intent to use them to commit a crime.
Elements
To prove this charge, show that:
- The person possessed the item.
- The item is commonly used to commit a crime (such as lockpicks, jammers or drilling gear).
- The person intended to use it unlawfully.
Notes for officers
Possession alone is not enough: officers must be able to articulate intent from the circumstances.