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Criminal Damage· CDA 1971

Section 1(3) — Arson

Criminal damage by FIRE. Charged as 'arson' rather than criminal damage.

Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Indictable only
Maximum penalty
LIFE imprisonment.
Out-of-court eligibility
CR
Caution
Cond. Caution

Triage the circumstances

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