PL 150.15 · Article 150
Arson in the Second Degree
This serious felony applies when you intentionally damage a building by starting a fire or causing an explosion while another person is present in that building.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You intentionally started a fire or caused an explosion.
- You intentionally damaged a building.
- Another person was present in the building.
Defenses that commonly apply
- No person was present in the building.
- The structure is not a building as the statute defines it.
- The fire was not intentionally started.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class B Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.