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    Arson - Wikipedia

    Arson is the act of willfully and deliberately setting fire to or charring property. Although the act of arson typically involves buildings, the term can also refer to the intentional burning of other things, such as motor vehicles, watercraft, or forests. The crime is typically classified as a felony, with instances involving a … See more

    The term derives from Law French arsoun (late 13th century), from Old French arsion, from Late Latin ārsiōnem "a burning," (acc.) from the verb ardēre, "to burn."
    The Old English term was bærnet, lit. "burning"; and See more

    Many U.S. state legal systems and the legal systems of several other countries divide arson into degrees, depending sometimes on the … See more

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    In the United States, the common law elements of arson are often varied in different jurisdictions. For example, the element of "dwelling" … See more

    English Common Law defines arson as "the malicious burning of the dwelling of another."
    This definition has … See more

    A common motive for arson is to commit insurance fraud. In such cases, a person destroys their own property by burning it and then lies about … See more

    Herostratus, accused of setting fire to the Temple of Artemis in 356 BCE.
    Zayd ibn Musa al-Kazim, was characterized a pogrom against the … See more

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    A common motive for arson is to commit insurance fraud. In such cases, a person destroys their own property by burning it and then lies about the cause in order to collect against their insurance policy. A person who commits arson is referred to as an arsonist, or a serial arsonist if arson has been committed several times.
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    Arson of a structure or forest land is punishable by imprisonment for two, four, or six years. When a person commits the crime of arson and it results in the death of another person, it can be classified as felonious murder in most states. This holds true even if the death was unintentional.
    Arson is the criminal act of burning or charring property on purpose. The act of arson may include such acts as setting fire to a property maliciously, or burning a property with the intent to collect insurance money.
    Types of Arson First-Degree Arson – considered a violent crime and occurs when the fire is set to an occupied home or building. Second-Degree Arson – when the fire is set to an unoccupied building. Third-Degree Arson – when the fire is set to a vacant area of space like a forest or field.
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  5. ar·son
    noun
    1. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property:
      "police are treating the fire as arson" · "an arson attack"
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