As a juror, we sentence a guy (Texas) 12 years for arson, no one was hurt but it was in unincorporated city with business structures nearby. Our sentencing mandate was anywhere from a minimum 5 years to 99
The so-called "age of reason" may vary from state-to-state but it is usually at or around 7 years of age.
No. Arson is an illegal activity. If you set fire to anyone's home, not only could it result in severe damage or complete loss of property, but you could also cause the death of one or more person's. Arson is a felony crime, and when convicted, you will go to jail for a long time. You can receive 20 years in prison for a felony arson conviction. So, basically, don't do it. Arson is dangerous. It is not a joke.
Arson is a felony in Michigan. They have set the limitation at six years.
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
Arson is a felony in North Carolina. They do not have a limit on felonies of any type.
There are no set punishments or sentences for criminal offenses. The court must consider relevant law, the facts and circumstances of the offense, and the history of the convicted.
5-10 years
George D. Lamont has written: 'Argument in the cases of August Reiter, convicted of murder, and Jean Louis, a colored man, convicted of arson' -- subject(s): Military courts
The Romans followed the "eye for an eye" in delivering verdicts. They followed a course of strict restitution an tried to make the punishment fit the crime as much as possible. For example, the crime of arson was punishable by death. The convicted criminal was put in a tarred tunic, tied to a stake or a cross and set on fire. Nero did this to the Christians who were convicted of arson and he was dissed for following the law.
its my first offence, i burnt down a unoccupied shed and the crown gave me a ton of conditions, 2 years less a day curfew.
That depends on how seriously the cuart veiws it.
In Louisiana, the statute of limitations for arson is six years. This means that after six years have passed since the crime was committed, legal proceedings cannot be brought against the individual responsible for the arson.