OF06: Wilful Damage

Question 1

3 Elements of wilful damage

Answer 1

Intentionally 
Damages 
Property 
OR
Set fire to any tree or vegetation

Question 2

What section is wilful damage?

Answer 2

Section 11 Summary offences act 1981

Question 3

What is the penalty for wilful damage?

Answer 3

3 months imprisonment or a $2000 fine

Question 4

Power of arrest

Answer 4

Section 39(1) summary offences act 1981

Question 5

Intentionally

Answer 5

A deliberate act, without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right
OR
A reckless act without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right

Question 6

Damages

Answer 6

Temporary or permanent reduction in the value and/or usefulness of the property

Question 7

Property

Answer 7

Something that belongs to another person and is capable of being damaged

Question 8

Sets fire to

Answer 8

Damages through use of fire

Question 9

Any tree or vegetation

Answer 9

Any grown plant

Question 10

Recklessly

Answer 10

Where the possible consequence are foreseen but continues the act.

Trying to throw a rock at a sign but misses and cracks the window behind it

Question 11

Penalty for graffiti

Answer 11

Sentence of community work or $500 fine or both