Arson - Cause loss or obtain benefit

Question 1

What is the act, Sec and penalty

Answer 1

S267(1)(c) CA61

14yrs

Question 2

What the 4 elements

Answer 2

1- intentionally

2- damaged by fire
OR
by means of explosives

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 3

obtain

Answer 3

Obtain- S217 CA61

- Means to obtain or retain for themselves or any other person

Question 4

benefit

Answer 4

Benefit-S267(4) CA 61

- Any benefit pecuniary advantage, privilege, property, service or valuable consideration

Question 5

Loss

plus case law

Answer 5

Loss- R v Morley

- Loss is assessed by the extent to which the victim position to the offence has been diminished or impaired

Question 6

Person (relating to scenario)

Answer 6

Person- S2 CA 61
- Legislation provides a wide definition of the term person that incorporates not only real people but also companies and other organisations