Arson (other-benefit/loss)

Question 1

Section

Answer 1

Section 267(2)(b)

Question 2

Penalty

Answer 2

7 years

Question 3

Ingredients

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Under Section 3, Crimes Act 1961

A wide definition of the term ““person that incorporates not only real people, but also companies and organisations

Answer 4

FALSE
Section 2, Crimes Act
However the content is correct

Question 5

Intent
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Answer 5

a person does something INTENTIONALLY 
if they MEAN to do it
they DESIRE a 
SPECIFIC result 
and ACT with the 
AIM or PURPOSE 
of ACHIEVING it

Question 6

Recklessness involves foresight of dangerous consequences that could well happen, together with an intention to continue the course of conduct regardless of risk

R v Waaka
R Mohan
R v Harney
R v Archer

Answer 6

R v Harney

Question 7

Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or permanent or temporary impairment of its use or value.

R v Mohan
R v Harney
R v Archer
R v Waaka

Answer 7

R v Archer

Question 8

Can loss be assessed by the extent the complainants position prior to the offence has been diminished or impaired.

What case law does this refer to?

Answer 8

yes

R v Morley