Arson

Question 1

Arson (danger to life)

Answer 1

Section 267(1)(a), Crimes Act 1961, 14 years
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 (property)

Answer 2

Section 267(1)(b), Crimes Act 1961, 14 years
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)

Answer 3

Section 267(1)(c), Crimes Act 1961, 14 years
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 to any other person

Question 4

Arson (other property)

Answer 4

Section 267(2)(a), Crimes Act 1961, 7 years
1. Intentionally or recklessly
2. And without claim of right
3. Damages by fire OR
Damages by means of explosive
4. Any property (other then property listed in section 267(1)) in which that person has no interest

Question 5

Arson (other benefit)

Answer 5

Section 267(2)(b), Crimes Act 1961, 7 years
1. Intentionally or recklessly
2. Damages by fire OR
Damages by means of explosive
3. Any property (other then property listed in section 267(1))
4. With intent to obtain any benefit OR
Cause loss to any person

Question 6

Arson (reckless disregard)

Answer 6

Section 267(3), Crimes Act 1961, 5 years
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

Answer 7

Section 268, Crimes Act 1961, 10 years

1. Attempts
2. To commit arson
3. In respect of any immovable property or any vehicle, ship or aircraft