OF06 Property 1 Wilful Damage

Question 1

Define Intentionally

Answer 1

Intentionally - proven by: a deliberate act, without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right.

or

A reckless act (where the possible consequences are foreseen but continues the act regardless of the risk), without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right.

Question 2

The elements of wilful damage are ..

Answer 2

• intentionally
• damages
• property

or

• intentionally
• sets fire to
• any tree or vegetation

Question 3

Define Recklessly

Answer 3

where the possible consequences are foreseen but continues the act regardless of the risk

Question 4

Define Property

Answer 4

something that belongs to another person and is capable of being damaged.

Question 5

Define Damages

Answer 5

temporary or permanent reduction in the value and or usefulness of the property

Question 6

What are the practical procedures for dealing with an offence of intentional damage

Answer 6

Use the Systematic approach. VAWSEEPO
• Prevent further damage occurring or safeguard property until the owner or agent is present.
• Note or seize evidence of the offence.
• Ascertain the value of the damaged property.
• Request a court order for reparation in the Summary of facts.
Include a reparation schedule with full details of the amount of the reparation and to whom it is payable.

Question 7

What is the Act and Section for Wilful Damage?

Answer 7

The Summary Offences Act 1981 section 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(b)

Question 8

What is the definition of Graffiti vandalism and Tagging?

Answer 8

Graffiti vandalism and tagging are defined as damaging or defacing any building, structure or property by writing, painting, spraying or etching on to that property.

Question 9

Outline the circumstances that must exist for it to be an offence to be possession of graffiti implements

Answer 9

It is an offence to be in possession of graffiti implements in circumstances in which it can be reasonably inferred that the possessor intends to use the item/s for such purpose.

Question 10

What are the two defences available where spray cans are sold to a person under the age of 18

Answer 10

Section 14A makes it an offence attracting a fine of up to $1,500 to sell a spray can to a person under 18 years
of age.

There are defences where the spray can is sold by an educational institution to its students to enable them to complete course work.
or
where an age document has been presented and the defendant believed on reasonable grounds that the document was an age document, related to the buyer and showed that the buyer was over 18.

Question 11

Explain the method that spray cans must be stored to ensure the retailer is complying with the Act

Answer 11

Section 14B of the Summary Offences Act 1981 dictates that spray cans in shops must be stored in such a way that members of the public cannot access them without the help of the occupier, or an agent or employee of the occupier. This does not mean that the spray cans must be locked in cabinets.

Question 12

What Sections in the Summary Offences Act 1981 relate to tagging and graffiti vandalism

Answer 12

Section 11(1)(a) and (1)(b) Wilful Damage

11A graffiti vandalism and tagging

Section 11B possession of graffiti implements

Section 14A Sale of spray cans to people under 18 prohibited

Section14B Access to spray cans in shops to be restricted