Arson

Question 1

Arson

Danger to life

Answer 1

Crimes Act 1961, Sec 267(1)(a)

14 Years Imprisonment

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

Answer 2

Crimes Act 1961, Sec 267(1)(b)

14 Years Imprisonment

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 in which that person has no interest

Question 3

Arson

Benefit / Loss

Answer 3

Crimes Act 1961, Sec 267(1)(c)

14 Years Imprisonment

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

Answer 4

Crimes Act 1961, Sec 267(2)(a)

7 Years Imprisonment

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 267(1))in which that person has no interest

Question 5

Arson

Other - Benefit / Loss

Answer 5

Crimes Act 1961, Sec 267(2)(b)

7 Years Imprisonment

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