Arson - Reckless Disregard S267(3)

Question 1

Arson - Reckless disregard :

Section/Penalty/Elements

Answer 1

Arson - Reckless disregard

CA61; S267(3)
5 years imprisonment

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 2

Definition: Intent

Answer 2

Deliberate act to get a specific result

Question 3

Define: Property

Answer 3

Sec 2 Crimes Act 1961

Property includes any real and personal property and any estate or interest in any real or personal property, money, electricity and any debt and any thing in action and any other right or interest.

Question 4

Define: “With Reckless Disregard for the Safety of any other Property”

Answer 4

It must be proved that the offender intended to damage some property, recognising that there was a risk of damaging other property, but proceeding regardless of that risk