Starting From Page 57, Arson Flashcards

1
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_____ means a structure, any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual

A

Dwelling

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2
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_____ means a building or other construction, a vehicle or watercraft

A

Structure

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3
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Is a pier or a wharf, considered a structure?

A

Yes

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4
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Is a barn or stable, considered a dwelling or a structure?

A

Structure

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5
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Is first-degree and seconddegree arson both considered felonies?

A

Yes

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_____ degree arson : a person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to, or burn a dwelling or structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.

A

First-degree arson
1- a dwelling (does not have to be occupied)
2- a structure that is occupied

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_____ degree arson: a person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs to the person or to another.

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2nd Degree Arson
(Even if you set fire to your own structure, you can be charged) this is a felony

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