Criminal Damage Flashcards
What is Criminal Damage?
Breaking/Damaging property that is not yours
When was the Criminal Damage Act established?
1971
What is a Lawful Excuse? (and example)
An excuse to bypass the law and dismiss the charges.
Someone believing they had or would have had consent in this situation.
What are the maximum penalty’s for criminal damage?
£5,000 > = 3 Months
£5,000 < = 10 Years
What things are not property and available for criminal damage?
Wild animals, plants, fruit, wild land. Anything growing or residing on wild and unclaimed land.
What is the maximum penalty for Aggravated Criminal Damage?
Life imprisonment
What is Aggravated Criminal Damage?
Intending or recklessly destroy or damage property.
Potentially endanger life in the process or damaging property with intent.
What type of offence is Arson?
What is the maximum penalty?
Either Way Offence
10 Years
What type of offence is Aggravated Arson?
What is the maximum penalty?
Indictable Offence
Life imprisonment
