CIB 012 - Arson Definitions

Question 1

Explosive

Answer 1

Any substance or mixture or combination of substances that in its normal state is capable either of decomposition at such rapid rate that it results in an explosion or produce a pyrotechnic effect. Includes gunpowder, gelignite, and detonator. Does not include firearms and fireworks.

Question 2

Fire

Answer 2

Fire is the result of process of combustion a chemical reaction between fuel and oxygen, triggered by heat

Question 3

Property

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Knowing

Answer 4

Knowing means knowing or correctly believing. The belief must be a correct one. Where the belief if wrong a person cannot know it.

Question 5

Life

Answer 5

Life in this context human life. The danger must be to the life of someone other than the defendant.

Question 6

Claim of right

Answer 6

Belief at the time in a proprietary of possessory right in property in relation to which the offence is allegedly been committed.

Question 7

Damages by fire

Answer 7

Fire damages often involves burning or charring, however it is not necessary that the property is set a light. Melting, blistering of paint or significant smoke damage maybe sufficient.

Question 8

Immovable Property

Answer 8

Property is considered immovable if it is currently fixed in place and unbale to be moved. Even though it may be possible to make it moveable.

Question 9

Intent

Answer 9

In criminal law context there are two specific types of intentions in an offence. Firstly, there must be an intention to commit the act secondly, and intention to get a specific result

Question 10

Vehicle

Answer 10

A contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks, revolving runners on which it moves of is moved.

Question 11

Ship

Answer 11

Every description of vessel used in navigation, however propelled. Includes any barge, lighter, dinghy, raft, or like vessel and any ship belonging to or used as a ship by the Armed Forces of any country.

Question 12

Aircraft

Answer 12

Any machine that derives support in the atmosphere from reaction of the air. otherwise than by reactions of the air against the surface of the earth.

Question 13

Obtain

Answer 13

Obtain means to obtain or retain for themselves or any other person

Question 14

Benefit

Answer 14

Benefit means any benefit, pecuniary advantage, privilege, property, service, or valuable consideration

Question 15

Person

Answer 15

Gender neutral. Proven by judicial notice or circumstances evidence

Question 16

definition of **Attempt **

Answer 16

Everyone who, having an intent to commit an offence, is guilty of an attempt to commit the offence intended, weather in the circumstances it was possible or not.