2007-01-26 04:37:42 · 6 answers · asked by cash_thug69 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In most states arson is a class B felony, punishable by 6 to 20 years in prison. However arson for hire, IE being hired, paid or the intent to be paid, is a class A felony punishable by up to 50 years in prison if agravating cercumstances are present. Whichever, arson is a crime against another and is a mandatory prison sentence...
2007-01-26 05:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by rayallen47567 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arson is a big deal to law enforcement types.
most likely punishment will be determined by the specific facts surrounding the actual case, if anyone was hurt and if the accused has any sort of criminal history.
but arson makes people afraid, and d.a.'s are not likely to let a convicted one go free.
the person suspected, would have to be in therapy and maybe even a variety of 12 step groups and really try hard to show a true desire to not be a firebug.
hope this helps...
2007-01-26 05:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what else happened during the fire besides the building burning down. If people died in the building as the result of your handiwork, then you will face felony murder charges.
2007-01-26 08:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prison!
2007-01-26 04:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it can be pretty hefty because it is a property crime
2007-01-26 05:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough information from you.
2007-01-30 02:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by TERRI T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋