PL 150.10 · Article 150
Arson in the Third Degree
This felony applies when you intentionally damage a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire or causing an explosion, in the circumstances the statute lists — including where a person could have been present.
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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 or motor vehicle.
- The aggravating circumstance the statute requires was present.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The required circumstance — such as the presence of a person — cannot be proved.
- The damage was not to a building as defined by the statute.
- The fire was not intentionally started.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class C Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 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.