ARSON

It is the crime of willfully, wrongfully, and unjustifiably setting property on fire, often for the purpose of committing fraud (e.g., on an insurance company).

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In nearly all countries but Britain, the arsonist may be charged with murder if arson causes death. Germany and some U.S. states also impose serious penalties for arson if committed to conceal or destroy evidence of another crime. A fire caused by accident or ordinary carelessness is not arson, but people who act in reckless disregard of the consequences of their actions may be guilty of arson.

If you or someone you know is being accused of arson, you or that person may be potentially facing:

Incarceration
Probation
Parole
Fines and/or restitution
Court enforced counseling
Other sentences

The outcome of your case will depend not only on the legal ability of your attorney but also on external factors such us your criminal record (prior convictions), current criminal status (parole or probation), and the jury feelings and thoughts towards these types of crimes among many others.

On the other hand, important factors such as insufficient evidence or claiming insanity might be part of an effective criminal defense strategy.

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