Other Arson Stuff

Question 1

Immovable Property

Answer 1

Property will be considered immovable if it is currently fixed in place and unable to be moved, even though it may be possible to make it movable.

Question 2

Vehicle (S2, CA 1961)

Answer 2

A contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks or runners on which it moves or is moved.

Question 3

Ship (S2, CA 1961)

Answer 3

Vessel used in navigation, however propelled, includes any barge, dinghy or raft.

Question 4

What is a fire?

Answer 4

A process of combustion, a chemical reaction between fuel and oxygen, triggered by heat.

Question 5

Intent def:

Answer 5

An intention to commit a deliberate act to get a specific result.

Question 6

Without claim of right (S2, CA 1961)

Answer 6

No belief of proprietary or possessory right to the property

Question 7

Obtains

Answer 7

Means to obtain or retain for himself or herself or any other person.

Question 8

Benefit

Answer 8

Means any benefit, pecuniary advantage, privilege, property, service or valuable consideration.

Question 9

Person (Arson)

Answer 9

Proven by JN/CE.

Person also incorporates not only real people, but also companies and other organisations.

Question 10

Liquid Samples:

Answer 10

• Only send liquid in bottles provided in a fire sampling kit
• Ensure tops are tightly screwed on
• Put in a polystyrene box
• If possible, hand deliver
• Can be placed and secured in a tin and send the entire kit

Question 11

Exhibits - Take these control samples:

Answer 11

• Charred timber and ashes/debris from the seat of the fire and compare with samples from other areas
• Any accelerants found near the scene
• Soil from surrounding areas

Question 12

Exhibits - Take these control samples:

Answer 12

• Charred timber and ashes/debris from the seat of the fire and compare with samples from other areas
• Any accelerants found near the scene
• Soil from surrounding areas

Question 13

Hazards at a fire scene:

Answer 13

• Inhalation of toxic fumes/substances
• Cuts/wounds from sharp objects
• Airborne dust particles
• Tripping on debris
• Items falling from above

Question 14

Fire scene risk:

Answer 14

• Timber: take note of thickness and the load it’s carrying
• Steel: could lose strength and collapse
• Concrete: can break away at surface (spalling)
• Masonry and brick: can be weakened causing floors and roof frames to collapse

Question 15

Attending Police should be aware of:

Answer 15

• Be aware of reignition from hotspots
• Be vigilant and watch for possible suspects
• ID any witnesses
• Report relevant matters to the OC

Question 16

To assist with scene preservation consider:

Answer 16

• Scope: how much area needs to be preserved
• Cordon: tape off outside most obvious item of evidence
• Common approach path

Question 17

Loss definition:

Answer 17

‘Loss’ is not defined by statute, but in most cases will involve financial detriment to the victim.

Question 18

Loss definition:

Answer 18

‘Loss’ is not defined by statute, but in most cases will involve financial detriment to the victim.

Question 19

Acting Reckless def:

Answer 19

• The defendant consciously and deliberately ran a risk
• The risk was unreasonable