a firefighter was charged for starting a fire because he felt he wanted more work.
2006-12-20 06:20:20 · 4 answers · asked by stcvarsitycheer 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It'll depend on state laws. But if the building is occupied it's attempted murder (or murder if someone dies). It'll be a felony, so criminal penalties will apply. Plus whoever owns the property can sue for civil damages: you burn down someone's house you owe him/her the value of the house, everything in it, plus relocations costs, rent on the hotel room until they get a new place, mental anguish, and whatever else the lawyer can convice the jury you owe.
Plus with a felony you can't own firearms; there are alot of jobs you won't be able to get, you'll have trouble adopting children, etc.
2006-12-20 06:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Faeldaz M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe arson is the same as attempted murder. Which it pretty much is, since a firefighter can die putting out the fire.
It’s not the same in texas. Maybe in some states but I doubt it.
it depend on if someone died got hurt .you could get from 10 to 20 years for it
you can get that time in most states if no one gets hurt or killed.
the REAL answer: it depends on the laws where the arson occurs.
2006-12-21 21:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by jimmy_d787@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe arson is the sdame as attempted murder. Which it pretty much is, since a firefighter can die putting out the fire.
2006-12-20 14:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depend on if someone died got hurt .you could get from 10 to 20 years for it
2006-12-20 14:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋