Arson Module - Liabilities

Question 1

What are the elements of Section 267(1)(a), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 1

Section 267(1)(a), Crimes Act 1961 – Arson (Danger to Life)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any property
• If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

Question 2

What are the elements of Section 267(1)(b), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 2

Section 267(1)(b), Crimes Act 1961 – Arson (No Interest)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Without claim of right
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship, or aircraft
• In which that person has no interest

Question 3

What are the elements of Section 267(1)(c), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 3

Section 267(1)(c), Crimes Act 1961 – Arson (Obtain Benefit / Cause Loss)

• Intentionally
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship, or aircraft
• With intent to obtain any benefit OR to cause loss to any other person

Question 4

What are the elements of Section 267(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 4

Section 267(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961 – Arson (Damages Property – No Interest)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Without claim of right
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any property
• In which that person has no interest (other than property referred to in subsection (1))

Question 5

What are the elements of Section 267(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 5

Section 267(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961 – Arson (Damages Property – Obtain Benefit / Cause Loss)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any property
• With intent to obtain any benefit OR to cause loss to any other person (other than property referred to in subsection (1))

Question 6

What are the elements of Section 267(3), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 6

Section 267(3), Crimes Act 1961 – Reckless Disregard

• Intentionally
• Damages by fire OR by means of any explosive
• Any property
• With reckless disregard for the safety of any other property

Question 7

What are the elements of Section 268, Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 7

Section 268, Crimes Act 1961 – Attempted Arson

• Attempts
• To commit arson
• In respect of any immovable property OR any vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Question 8

What are the elements of Section 269(1), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 8

Section 269(1), Crimes Act 1961 – Intentional Damage (Danger to Life)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Destroys OR damages
• Any property
• If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to result

Question 9

What are the elements of Section 269(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 9

Section 269(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961 – Intentional Damage (No Interest)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Without claim of right
• Destroys OR damages
• Any property
• In which that person has no interest

Question 10

What are the elements of Section 269(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 10

Section 269(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961 – Intentional Damage (Obtain Benefit / Cause Loss)

• Intentionally OR recklessly
• Without claim of right
• Destroys OR damages
• Any property
• With intent to obtain any benefit OR with intent to cause loss to any other person

Question 11

What are the elements of Section 269(3), Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 11

Section 269(3), Crimes Act 1961 – Intentional Damage (Reckless Disregard)

• Intentionally
• Destroys OR damages
• Any property
• With reckless disregard for the safety of any other property

Question 12

What are the elements of Section 272, Crimes Act 1961?

Answer 12

Section 272, Crimes Act 1961 – Providing Explosives to Commit an Offence

• Knowingly
• Has in his or her possession OR makes any explosive substance OR any dangerous engine, instrument, or thing
• With intent to use or enable another person to use the substance, dangerous engine, instrument, or thing
• To commit an offence