Arson is the crime of lighting a fire with the intent to destroy something.
Degrees of Arson
- First-degree arson is the most serious arson charge. It includes setting fire to an occupied building or another person, or a fire that begins in an occupied building during the manufacturing of drugs. This can lead to 35 years in prison.
- Second-degree arson is a drug-related fire, but in unoccupied building. This can lead to 25 years in prison.
- Third-degree arson is setting a fire for the purpose of insurance fraud, or setting fire to a non-building piece of property that is worth more than $50. This would include things like cars or bikes. This can lead to 15 years in prison.
- Fourth-degree arson is attempted arson. This can lead to 10 years in prison.
A Burning Need For Legal Help
Arson is a serious crime. An arson charge will stay on a person’s record for years and affect their ability to obtain employment and housing, not to mention the time served in prison.
Do not face an arson charge alone. Bruce Edge and his team have the experience and tenacity to protect your rights at every stage of your case.
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