Aggravated criminal damage

Aggravated criminal damage

1. Danger to life must be caused by destruction or damage to property, not merely by D's act

2. Doesn't require than any life is in fact endangered. It is enough that D intends or is reckless as to endangering life

3. Destruction or damage may be to D's own property or to property belonging to another

4. Mens Rea

   • Intention or recklessness as to destroying or damage property
   • Intention or recklessness as to whether the life of another is endangered by the destruction or damage
   • Intention & recklessness have same meaning as for basic offence
   • Voluntary intoxication is not available to D
   • Lawful excuse defence does not apply