Starting From Page 57, Arson Flashcards
_____ means a structure, any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual
Dwelling
_____ means a building or other construction, a vehicle or watercraft
Structure
Is a pier or a wharf, considered a structure?
Yes
Is a barn or stable, considered a dwelling or a structure?
Structure
Is first-degree and seconddegree arson both considered felonies?
Yes
_____ 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.
First-degree arson
1- a dwelling (does not have to be occupied)
2- a structure that is occupied
_____ degree arson: a person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs to the person or to another.
2nd Degree Arson
(Even if you set fire to your own structure, you can be charged) this is a felony
Under assault serious, physical injury means physical injury that: (1)____(2)____
(1)Creates a substantial risk of death causes
(2)permanent or protracted, serious: disfigurement, loss of function of any bodily member, or organ or impairment of the function of any bodily member organ
Under the definition of strangulation, does the person need to pass out for it to be considered strangulation?
No, strangulation means, impeding the normal breathing or blood circulation of another person by applying pressure to the other persons, throat, or neck
Can you charge first-degree assault with an antique firearm?
Yes
Can you charge first-degree assault with a short, barreled, shotgun or short barreled rifle?
Yes
Under second-degree assault, physical injury means_______
Any impairment of physical condition excluding minor injuries
If a person intentionally causes physical injury to another person, knowing that the other person is a law enforcement officer, a parole or probation agent, a fire fighter or an EMT the person will be charged with________
Felony 2nd Degree Assault
A petitioner can seek a peace order as long as it’s within____days of the act (crime)
30 days
Peace orders did not require any relationship between the petitioner and respondent. T/F
True