CDA - Offences IIThreatening to Damage to Property

• “a person who without lawful excuse make to another a threat intending that that other would fear it would be committed”

• Inability to carry-out threat is not a defence

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NB Lawful excuse

Imagine successful intrusion leaving behind a signature or other indication of intent. No actual damage but might perceive as threat of damage to come.

Don’t have to be capable - only intend that other would fear it to be