Criminal Damage Flashcards
Criminal damage act 1971
section 1
A person who destroys or damages any property belonging to another with intent or recklessness without reasonable excuse
Definition of damage
Unfit for purpose
Reduces value
Sec 1 (2) aggravated criminal damage
To destroy or damage property intending to endanger the life or another or being reckless
Arson
Destroying or damaging property by fire
Charged alongside S1 (2) (3)
Sec 3 theft act going equipped
Has something in their custody with intent to damage or destroy property
Section 2 criminal damage act
threats
Threatens to damage property
What is anti social behaviour
Behaviour by an individual or group that is perceived to have a detrimental effect upon the quality of life of an individual or community as a whole