Arson Liabilities

Question 1

Arson (Danger to life) - Section 267 (1) (a), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 1

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
3. Any property
4. If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

Question 2

Arson (Vehicle/immovable property - no interest) - Section 267 (1) (b), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 2

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. And without claim of right
3. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
4. Any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship or aircraft
5. In which that person has no interest

Question 3

Arson (Cause loss/Obtain benefit) - Section 267 (1) (c), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 3

1. Intentionally
2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
3. Any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship or aircraft
4. With intent to obtain any benefit OR cause loss cause loss to any person

Question 4

Arson - Section 267 (2) (a), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 4

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. And without claim of right
3. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
4. Any property (other than property listed in Section 267 (1)
5. In which that person has no interest

Question 5

Arson - Section 267 (2) (b), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 5

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
3. Any property (other than property listed in Section 267 (1)
4. With intent to obtain any benefit OR cause loss to any person

Question 6

Arson - Section 267 (3), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 6

1. Intentionally
2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of explosive
3. Any property
4. With reckless disregard for the safety of any other property

Question 7

Attempted Arson - Section 268, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 7

1. Everyone
2. Attempts to commit Arson
3. In respect of any immovable property or any vehicle, ship or aircraft

Question 8

Intentional Damage - Section 269 (1), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 8

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. Destroys OR damages
3. Any property
4. If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

Question 9

Intentional Damage - Section 269 (2) (a), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 9

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. And without claim of right
3. Destroys OR damages
4. Any property
5. In which that person has no interest

Question 10

Intentional Damage - Section 269 (2) (b), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 10

1. Intentionally OR recklessly
2. And without claim of right
3. Destroys OR damages
4. Any property
5. With intent to obtain any benefit OR cause loss to any person

Question 11

Intentional Damage - Section 269 (3), Crimes Act 1961

Answer 11

1. Intentionally
2. Destroys OR damages
3. Any property
4. With reckless disregard for the safety of any other property

Question 12

Providing explosive to commit an offence
Section 272, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 12

1. knowingly has in his or her possession OR makes
2. any explosive substance or dangerous engine, instrument or thing
3. with intent to use or enable another person to use the substance, dangerous engine, instrument, or thing, to commit an offence