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Written by
Kristina Kothrakis
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Assaults / Violence Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Extortion with threats to destroy property article page. Everything you need to know about Extortion with threats to destroy property according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Extortion with threats to destroy property

According to VIC Law for the charge of Extortion with threats to destroy property,
Section 28 Crimes Act 1958 Extortion with threat to destroy property etc.

28. Extortion with threat to destroy property etc.

A person who makes a demand of another person with a threat to destroy, or endanger the safety of, a building, structure in the nature of a building, bridge, mine, aircraft, vessel, motor vehicle, railway engine or railway carriage is guilty of an indictable offence.

The Maximum Penalty - Extortion with threats to destroy property

According to VIC Law for the charge of Extortion with threats to destroy property,
10 years imprisonment

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Extortion with threats to destroy property

1. That the accused made a demand of another person;
2. That the demand accompanied :

(i) a threat to destroy property; or
(ii)  a threat made in circumstances where if the threat were carried out, the life of a person other than the offender or an accomplice of the offender would be endangered.

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Extortion with threats to destroy property

1. Factual dispute

2. Lack of intent

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Extortion with threats to destroy property


County Court
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