Kentucky Arson Crimes
In Kentucky, the word arson generally means starting a fire or causing an explosion in an effort to destroy a building or property. There are many potential motives for arson, the most common typically being an attempt to collect insurance money. Sometimes arsonists are accused of attempting to injure or inflict fear in the owners of the building they have burned. In these situations, the penalty is typically much harsher than one would face for burning an abandoned building.
There are three degrees of arson in Kentucky:
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Arson in First Degree is a Class A felony.
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Arson in the Second Degree is a Class B felony.
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Arson in the Third Degree is a Class D felony.
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What are the penalties for Arson in the First Degree in Kentucky?
Arson in the First Degree is a Class A felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 20 – 50 years in prison, or life imprisonment. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
What are the penalties for Arson in the Second Degree in Kentucky?
Arson in the Second Degree is a Class B felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 10 – 20 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
What are the penalties for Arson in the Third Degree in Kentucky?
Arson in the Third Degree is a Class D felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 1 – 5 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
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Want to know more? We have included Kentucky arson laws below!
(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and;
(a) The building is inhabited or occupied or the person has reason to believe the building may be inhabited or occupied; or
(b) Any other person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.
(2) Arson in the first degree is a Class A felony.
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(1) A person is guilty of arson in the second degree when he starts a fire or causes an explosion with intent to destroy or damage a building:
(a) Of another; or
(b) Of his own or of another, to collect or facilitate the collection of insurance proceeds for such loss.
(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that:
(a) No person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other persons had such an interest, all of them consented to the defendant’s conduct; and
(b) The defendant’s sole intent was to destroy or damage the building for a lawful purpose.
(3) Arson in the second degree is a Class B felony.
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(1) A person is guilty of arson in the third degree if he wantonly causes destruction or damage to a building of his own or of another by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that no person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other persons had such an interest, all of them consented to defendant’s conduct.
(3) Arson in the third degree is a Class D felony.
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