Willful Damage

Question 1

Willful Damage, Summary Offences Act 1981 Section 11 (1)(a) elements?

Answer 1

Intentionally - a deliberate act, without lawful justification, excuse or claim of right. OR reckless act

Damages - temporary or permanent reduction in value or usefulness

Property - belongs to another person, capable of being damaged

Question 2

Willful Damage, Summary Offences Act 1981 Section 11 (1)(b) elements?

Answer 2

Intentionally

Sets fire to - damages through use of fire

Any tree or vegetation - any growing plant

Question 3

Recklessly definition

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Time frames for prosecutions of crimes act and the summary of offences act.

Answer 4

Summary of offences act requires that prosecution be commenced within 6 months.
Crimes act sets no time limit