Definitions Flashcards
Define interest with relevant case law:
R v WILSON: Tenancy of a property can mean interest.
Define aircraft:
S2 Civil Aviation Act 1990: A machine that derives support from the air
Define ship:
S2 CA61: Any description of a vessel used in navigation, however propelled.
Define vehicle:
S2 LTA98: Equipped with wheels, tracks, or runners on which it can move.
Define immovable property:
Property currently fixed in place and unable to be moved, even though it may be possible to make it movable.
Define claim of right:
S2CA61: A belief at the time of the act to possessory or proprietary right to the property.
Define danger to life:
Life means human life and the danger must be to the life of someone other than the defendant.
Define property:
S2 CA61: Includes real or personal property and any estate or interest in any real or personal property.
Define explosion:
S2 Arms Act 1983: Any substance or mixture capable of combustion at a rapid rate it causes an explosion or pyrotechnic effect. Includes gun powder, dynamite, nitro-glycerine, gun cotton and blasting powder. Does not include fireworks or firearms.
Define fire:
A process of combustion. A chemical reaction between fuel and oxygen triggered by heat. All 3 must be present. Melting, blistering of pain or significant smoke damage may be sufficient
Define recklessness:
Consciously and deliberately taking an unjustified risk.
Define intent
A deliberate act to get a specific result. Must be done deliberately and be more than accidental or involuntary.
Define person:
This includes not only real people, but companies and other organisations.
Define loss:
Financial detriment to the victim
Define benefit
Receiving pecuniary advantage, property, service or valuable consideration.
