ARSON - Liabilities

Question 1

Arson (Danger to life)
S267(1)(a) CA 1961
14 yrs

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 (No Interest)
S267(1)(b) CA 1961
14 yrs

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 OR Ship OR Aircraft in which that person has no interest.

Question 3

Arson (Benefit/Loss)
S267(1)(c) CA 1961
14 yrs

Answer 3

1. Intentionally
2. Damages by Fire OR Damages by means of explosive
3. Any immovable property OR Vehicle OR Ship OR Aircraft
4. With intent to obtain any benefit OR Cause loss to any other person.

Question 4

Arson (Other - No Interest)
S267(2)(a) CA 1961
7 yrs

Answer 4

1. Intentional 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)) in which that person has no interest.

Question 5

Arson (Benefit/Loss)
S267(2)(b) CA 1961
7 yrs

Answer 5

1. Intentional 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

Attempted Arson
S268 CA 1961
10 years

Answer 6

Attempts to commit arson
any immovable property,
or any ship,
or aircraft