Arson

Arson can be both a federal and state crime. In Colorado, first-degree arson is a class 3 felony. An individual has committed first-degree arson when they "knowingly set[s] fire to, burn[s], cause[s] to be burned, or by the use of any explosive damages or destroy, or cause[s] to be damaged or destroyed, any building or occupied structure of another without his consent."

Second-degree arson is a class 4 felony if the damage is more than $100, and a class 2 misdemeanor if the damage is less than $100. Second-degree arson only applies to property belonging to another, other than a building or occupied structure.

Third-degree arson is a class-4 felony and occurs when a person, by means or fire or explosives, intentionally damages any property with intent to defraud commits third degree arson.

Fourth-degree arson can be either a class 4 felony or a class 2 misdemeanor (if no person is endangered and the value of the property involved is less than $100).If you, or a loved one, is being investigated for an arson crime, or has already been charged with an arson crime, then you need to hire an experienced arson trial attorney who knows how to defend you from this charge.

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