Liabilities - Intentional Damage

Question 0

Define the ingredient ‘Intentionally’.

Answer 0

• A deliberate OR reckless act
• Without lawful justification,
• Excuse or claim of right

Question 1

List the ingredients of Intentional Damage.

Answer 1

• Intentionally
• Damages
• Property

Question 2

Define the ingredient ‘Damages’.

Answer 2

• Temporary or permanent reduction

- In value and/or usefulness

Question 3

Define the ingredient ‘Property’.

Answer 3

• Belongs to another person

- Capable of being damaged.

Question 4

Define the ingredients for Intentional Damage using fire.

Answer 4

• Intentionally
• Sets fire to
• Any tree or vegetation

Question 5

Define the ingredient ‘Intentionally’ for Intentional Damage using fire.

Answer 5

• A deliberate OR reckless act
• Without lawful justification,
• Excuse or claim of right

Question 6

Define the ingredient ‘Sets fire to’.

Answer 6

• Damages using fire

Question 7

Define the ingredient ‘Any tree or vegetation’.

Answer 7

• Growing plant.

Question 8

List the amended sections for the ‘Summary Offences Act (Tagging and Graffiti Vandalism) Amendment Act’.

Answer 8

• Graffiti vandalisim, tagging and defacing
• Possession of graffiti implements
• Sale of spray cans to people under 18 prohibited
• Access to spray cans in shops to be restricted

Question 9

Define what is acceptable as an age document.

Answer 9

• Passports
• Drivers Licences
• ID Cards as described in the Sale of Liquor Act

Question 10

Explain the procedures for investigating Intentional Damage or Tagging Offences.

Answer 10

• Systematic approach VAWSEIPO
• Prevent further damage or safeguard until owner/agent present
• Note or seize evidence of the offence
• Find out the value of the damaged property. Replacement/Repair
• Include in summary of facts request for reparation.