Wilful Damage

Question 1

Act and Section

Answer 1

Summary Offences Act 1981, 11 (1)(a)

Question 2

Elements - Property

Answer 2

Intentionally, Damages, Property

Question 3

Elements - Vegetation

Answer 3

Intentionally, Sets fire to, Any tree or vegetation

Question 4

Penalty

Answer 4

3 months imprisonment / $2000 fine

Question 5

Def. Intentionally

Answer 5

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 6

Def. Recklessly

Answer 6

Where the possible consequences are
foreseen but continues the act regardless
of the risk.

Question 7

Def. Property

Answer 7

Something that belongs to another person

and is capable of being damaged.

Question 8

Def. Damages

Answer 8

Temporary or permanent reduction in the

value and or usefulness of the property.