Arson Flashcards

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what is arson?

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arson involves intentionally or recklessly cusing damage to property through fire or explosion

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motives behind arson

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-rage
-jealousy
-insurance fraud
-uncontrollable need to set fires

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Actus reus and Mens Rea

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-harming occupied property
-intent ir recklessly causing bodily harm
-fire causing property damage

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Negligence behind arson

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-failing reasonable care causing fire/explosion/harm/m\negligence

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fraudulent fire/explosion

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-causing fire/explosion with intent to defraud

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charges

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-Arson with disregard to human life = life in prision

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