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Arson

Arson is the deliberate or reckless burning of a structure, habitation, vehicle or land. It is a felony crime and can be used against owners who burn their property as well as third parties who set fire to the property. If, in the course of committing arson, a person is injured or killed, additional charges will be brought against the accused.