Yes, aggravated arson is typically a more serious crime than simple arson. It usually involves additional factors such as intentional harm to people, significant property damage, or the presence of accelerants. Penalties for aggravated arson are often more severe than for simple arson.
The amount of time you can get for arson, aggravated assault, and endangerment will all depend on the DA and the judge. An attorney can help you make a plea bargain.
According to the State of Michigan's Sentencing Guidelines the following arson charges can result in the following maximum sentences:750.72 - Arson of dwelling house: Maximum 20 Years750.75 - Arson of insured property: Maximum 10 Years750.80 - Arson of mines: Maximum Life750.74 - Arson of personal property greater than $50: Maximum 4 Years750.74 - Arson of personal property having a value of $1000 to $20000 or with prior convictions: Maximum 5 Years750.74 (1) (d) - Arson of personal property of $20,000 or more or with prior convictions: Maximum 10 Years750.73 - Arson of real property: Maximum 10 Years750.78 - Arson of woods or prairies: Maximum 4 Years
(720 ILCS 5/2-8) (from Ch. 38, par. 2-8) Sec. 2-8. "Forcible felony". "Forcible felony" means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.
(720 ILCS 5/2‑8) (from Ch. 38, par. 2‑8) Sec. 2‑8. "Forcible felony". "Forcible felony" means treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnaping, kidnaping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual. (Source: P.A. 88‑277; 89‑428, eff. 12‑13‑95; 89‑462, eff. 5‑29‑96.)
Arson happens everywhere. It can happen in any structure building, car, or outside. Arson is done on purpose. Arson is not accident.
Parson, arson, garçon.
One antonym for arson is fireproof.
The fire was clearly an act of arson.He was arrested for arson and criminal damage.Britain supplied the French Resistance with dangerous chemicals so they could commit arson against Nazi occupied buildings.
An arson dog is a dog which has been trained to locate traces of accelerant at sites of suspected arson.
The building was destroyed in a fire that was later determined to be an act of arson.
Villa Arson was created in 1881.