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Arson causing death
Arson causing death
Murder / Manslaughter Offences - VIC
The Law - Arson causing death
What the Law states - Arson causing death
Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 197A
Arson causing death197A. Arson causing death
A person who commits arson as defined in section 197 and thereby causes the death of another person is guilty of an indictable offence.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
Level 2 imprisonment 25 years
What the Prosecution must prove - Arson causing death - Vic
1. Damage of property
2. That it was damaged by fire
3. That the damage to the property by fire caused the death of another person.
Possible Defences - Arson causing death
No intent to start fire
Factual dispute
Duress
Necessity
Which court will hear the charge of Arson causing death
County Court
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
