Jared Burke was charged with multiple offences including possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault following a violent altercation at a convenience store.
The court found that Burke's initial possession of a knife for self-defence was not a valid defence for the weapon charges, as the situation was avoidable.
He was found guilty of possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and assault (but not assault with a weapon).
For the aggravated assault charge, the court accepted Burke's defence of his brother, finding his actions reasonable given the immediate lethal threat.
