OF06 Wilful damage

Question 1

What are the elements of wilful damage 11(1)(a)?

Answer 1

Intentionally

Damages

Property

Question 2

What are the elements of wilful damage 11(1)(b)?

Answer 2

Intentionally

Sets fire to

Any tree or vegetation

Question 3

Intentionally: proven by

Answer 3

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 4

Damages: proven by

Answer 4

Temporary or permanent reduction in the value and/or

usefulness of the property.

Question 5

Property: proven by

Answer 5

Something that belongs to another person and is capable of

being damaged.

Question 6

Sets fire to; proven by

Answer 6

Damages through use of fire.

Question 7

Any tree or vegetation; proven by

Answer 7

Any growing plant.

Question 8

Recklessly definition;

Answer 8

Where the possible consequences are foreseen but continues the act regardless of the risk, without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right.

Question 9

What sections are the graffiti offences?

Answer 9

11a Graffiti, vandalism, defacing etc

11b Possession of graffiti implements

Question 10

What is the statute of limitation for Summary Offences?

Answer 10

6months