Arson (benefit/loss)

Question 1

Section

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Penalty

Answer 2

14 years

Question 3

Ingredients

Answer 3

1) Intentionally
2) Damages by fire or Damages by means of explosive
3) Any immovable property OR Vehicle, ship, or aircraft
4) With intent to obtain any benefit OR causes loss to any other person

Question 4

Obtain

Answer 4

Means to obtain or retain for himself or herself or any other person
Section 217, Crimes Act 1961

Question 5

Benefit

Answer 5

Any benefit, pecuniary advantage, privilege, property, service or valuable consideration 
Section 267(4), Crimes Act 1961

Question 6

R v Morley (loss)

Answer 6

Loss is assessed by the extent to which the complainants position prior to the (offence) has been diminished or impaired.

Question 7

Section 2, Crimes Act 1961

if only it relates to the scenario

Answer 7

Legislation provides a wide definition of the term “person” that incorporates not only real people but also companies and other organisations.

Question 8

R v Archer -choose correct answer

a) Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm
b) Property can be damages if it suffers permanent or temporary impairment of its use or value.

Answer 8

Both are correct