Arson liabilities

Question 1

Arson (danger to life) - act and section

Answer 1

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(a)

Question 2

Arson (danger to life) - ingredients

Answer 2

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(a) 1. Intentionally OR recklessly 2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of any explosive 3. Any property 4. If he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

Question 3

Arson (vehicle/immovable property - no interest) - act and section

Answer 3

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(b)

Question 4

Arson (vehicle/immovable property - no interest) - ingredients

Answer 4

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(b) 1. Intentionally OR recklessly 2. Without claim of right 3. Damages by fire OR damages by means of any explosive 4. Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft 5. In which that person has no interest

Question 5

Arson (cause loss or obtain benefit) - act and section

Answer 5

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(c)

Question 6

Arson (obtain benefit or cause loss) - ingredients

Answer 6

Crimes act 1961 - section 267(1)(c) 1. Intentionally 2. Damages by fire OR damages by means of any explosive 3. Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft 4. With intent 5. To obtain any benefit OR cause loss to any other person