Damage offences

Question 1

Damage to property- TR

Answer 1

Only happen on PTV and is relevant to property of transport companies
S/O
Value of Damage < infringement (value of issues fine
does not include property of a member travelling on PTV

Question 2

Wilful Damage SOA

Answer 2

Mens rea offence as we require proof that a person wilfullly (intentionally or recklessly) intended to do the damage. (not accidental)

Question 3

S9 SOA

Answer 3

Willfully injures or damages any property (private or public)
A charge under this section can only be made if the value of the damage is less then $5000

Power to arrest S/O S458CA

Question 4

Criminal Damage- CA

Answer 4

Serious I/O
Intentionally and without lawful excuse

Question 5

S197 (1) CA
Criminal damage

Answer 5

A person who intentionallly and without lawful excuse destroys or damages any property belonging to another
A charge under this section can only be made if the value of the damage is more than $5000
Power of arrest I/O S459 CA

Question 6

Regulation 20TR

Answer 6

A person must not destroy, damage or deface any property belonging to PTV.