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Written by
Paul McClure
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Other Criminal Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Setting fire to aircraft article page. Everything you need to know about Setting fire to aircraft according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Setting fire to aircraft

According to VIC Law for the charge of Setting fire to aircraft,

Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 246B

Setting fire etc. to aircraft

246B. Setting fire etc. to aircraft

Any person who unlawfully and maliciously sets fire to or in any way destroys any aircraft whether complete or incomplete shall be guilty of an indictable offence and shall be liable to level 4 imprisonment (15 years maximum).

The Maximum Penalty - Setting fire to aircraft

According to VIC Law for the charge of Setting fire to aircraft,
15 years

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Setting fire to aircraft


That a person did intentionally and unlawfully set fire to an aircraft

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Setting fire to aircraft

Factual dispute

Lack of intent

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Setting fire to aircraft


County Court
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