Augusta GA Arson Offense criminal law attorney

Augusta GA Arson Offense criminal law attorney

Richmond County Georgia Criminal defense lawyer

The elements of arson are setting a fire that reaches a structure and, in turn, burns said structure. Arson law also considers explosions as burnings. The common law rule is that no matter how slight the burning, the arson is complete. So it does not matter how much burning takes place. A fire will be treated as arson when it occurs inside a house only when the item damaged is a permanent fixture. While sinks, lighting, and appliances qualify as permanent fixtures, personal property such as furniture, clothing, or documents are not permanent fixtures. Some states have arson laws which distinguish between "sooting" (smoke damage), "scorching" (blistering), "charring" (external surfaces destroyed), and so on, however the main point is that a structure need not burn to the ground for it to be considered arson. The police and firefighters decide the circumstances to be considered for arson such as the type of structure and amount of damage.

Arson is a serious charge that usually does not involve being let off with a warning. A seasoned criminal attorney can assist you if you are charged with arson. The penalties may be severe, but an experienced criminal attorney can get you the best possible results.
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