Arson can happen in a domestic setting. It is considered as a form of Harassment – either the offender forces his partner to submit to his will or his biddings. Let us deeply analyze the Arson law in Nevada.
According to NRS 205.005, the legal definition of Arson is “a
person who willfully and intentionally sets
fire to, burns, causes to be burned, or persons who aids, counsels, or
procures the burning of any building, structure or property.”
The act of intentionally setting fire
Any person is considered to have “set fire to” if any part
of a building, structure or property was scorched, charred or burned. The size
and the extent of the burn was not stated. This means that even a minor burn
can get a person charged with Arson.
Person who aids, counsels, or procures the burning
Burning of any building, structure or property.
The list of properties specifically mentioned in the NRS
are:
Dwelling house or other structures
Mobile homes
Any personal property that is currently occupied by one person or more.
Unoccupied property which has a value of $25 or more.
Unoccupied property owned by the offender which the victim has legal interest in. An example of this is a joint-property.
Timbers, shrubs, grasses or vegetation that are not owned by the offender.
Any Flammable materials
There are 4 degrees of Arson in Nevada. The degrees are
classified depending on the property that has been burned, and the action done.
Each degree has different penalties. If you know someone who is charged with
Domestic Violence by Arson, tell him to hire Attorney Ross C Goodman. He has a
good reputation when it comes to defending Domestic Violence cases. He can
formulate the best defense strategy, may reduce the charges against the
offender, or even convince the court to dismiss the Arson case.
First degree
This degree of Arson is done in a home – whether mobile or
not, or any part of the home, and any personal property which is occupied by a
person or more. Arsons that fall under this degree are charged with Category B
Felony. It is punishable with imprisonment between 2 to 15 years and a fine of
not more than $15,000.
Second degree
Any person who commits Arson and any of his or her
accomplice on any abandoned building or structure will be charged with second
degree arson. This degree also falls under Category B Felony. It is punishable with
imprisonment of not less than 1 year but not more than 10 years, plus fines
amounting to not more than $10,000.
Third degree
This degree of Arson is done in any unoccupied personal
property that has a value of 25$ or more or unoccupied personal property of the
offender which the partner has a legal interest. It involves any kind of plant
and flammable material. Arsons that fall under this category are charged with
Category D Felony. Category D Felony is punishable with imprisonment between 1
to 4 years plus fines of not more than $5,000.
Fourth degree
People who attempted
to commit arson, or who attempted to aid, counsel or procure the burning fall
under the fourth degree of arson. People who supply the offender with
explosives, combustible materials or flammable materials also fall under this
category. Fourth degree offenders will be charged with Category D Felony that
is punishable with imprisonment of not less than 1 year but not more than 4
years and fines of not more than $5,000.
Additional Penalties
The court may order the offender to pay for the following:
Court costs
The cost of investigation and prosecution
The cost of fire-related services of the crime
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520 S 4th St,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 383 – 5088
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