At common law, the malicious and willful burning of another's dwelling, outhouse or parcel; by most modern statutes, the intentional and wrongful burning of someone else's, or one's own, property. Frequently requires proof of malicious or wrongful intent.
The malicious burning of a structure. See full article titled Arson.
The intentional setting afire of property.
As Criminal damage but in addition the destruction or damage was caused by fire.
The crime of intentionally setting fire to a building or other property. This is a legal definition which may vary depending on the laws of a specific state.
malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"
the crime of maliciously, voluntarily, and willfully setting fire to a building, buildings, or property of another person.
The wilful and malicious burning of property.
The attempted or intentional destruction of property by fire or explosion.
According to the UCR, any willful or malicious burning of another's property.
At common law, the deliberate and intentional burning of property by its owner or by another person.
see also Fires; Theft, Vandalism, Etc. ARTIFICIAL SIDING
The act of deliberately setting fire to a property.
a willful or malicious burning, or attempt to burn, a home, public place, vehicle or any personal property of another.
The willful and malicious burning of (or attempt to burn) any structure or property. After six weeks, Kathy Collishaw and Don MacKenna were able to move their stuff back into their apartment MORE: Don and Kathy's story
The willful and malicious burning of, or attempt to burn, any structure or other property, often with criminal or fraudulent intent.
The willful and malicious burning of the property of another. Can also refer to the intentional burning on one's own property.
Arson consists of maliciously or willfully starting a fire or causing an explosion with the purpose of destroying or damaging any building, occupied structure of property of another, or bridge, utility line, fence or sign; or with the purpose of destroying or damaging any property, whether the person’s own or another’s, to collect insurance for such loss. (N.M.S.A. 30-17-5).
Intentional damaging or destruction by means of fire or explosion of the property of another without the owner's consent, or of any property with intent to defraud, or attempting the above acts.
is a crime that involves starting a fire or causing an explosion with intent to destroy or damage: Any vegetation, fence, or structure on open-space land; or Any building, habitation, or vehicle: Knowing that it is within the limits of an incorporated city or town; Knowing that it is insured against damage or destruction; Knowing that it is subject to a mortgage or other security interest; Knowing that it is located on property belonging to another; Knowing that it has located within it property belonging to another; or When the person starting the fire is reckless about whether the burning or explosion will endanger the life of some individual or the safety of the property of another.
The criminal act of maliciously burning or attempting to burn any property.
The deliberate setting of a fire.
First Degree Arson - N.C.G.S. 14-58. Elements: Willfully and maliciously burns the dwelling house of another. The dwelling is actually occupied at the time of burning. Punishment - Class D felony. Second Degree Arson - N.C.G.S. 14-58. Elements: Willfully and maliciously burns the dwelling house of another. The dwelling is unoccupied at time of burning. Punishment - Class G felony.
Arson is the willful and malicious burning of the property of another. This meaning has been broadened by statute in many jurisdictions to include one's own property. Arson is usually classified in two or more degrees, the severity of which is determined by several factors - the type of property involved, whether or not the property is occupied, if the crime was committed at night or during the daytime, and if there was any danger to human life.
The willful and malicious act of burning, or attempt to burn, any structure or property, usually with with criminal or fraudulent intent.
To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device. (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Definition).
The definition of "Arson" from the About Crime Glossary....( Continue Reading)
Setting fire to something to cause damage to it.
The crime of intentionally setting fire to buildings and other property.
The crime of setting a fire with intent to cause damage.
Intentionally starting or attempting to start any fire or combustion.
The intentional and unlawful burning of a building or other property.
During sex, the chick will cover her finger in really, really hot sauce and then shove it up the guy's ass causing him to experience a massive "fire". (Used to keep him hard longer). - Andy, California
Some countries define "arson" as the intentional setting of a fire to a building in which people live; others include as "arson" the intentionally setting of a fire to any building. In either case, this is a very serious crime and is punishable by a long jail sentence.
The willful and deliberate burning of property.
the willful and malicious burning of property, sometimes with intent of defrauding insurance companies.
The intentional damaging or destruction or attempted damaging or destruction, by means of fire or explosion of the property of another without the consent of the owner, or of one's own property or that of another with intent to defraud.
In Uniform Crime Reports terminology, the burning or attempted burning of property with or without intent to defraud.
The willful, unlawful burning of property. If it is proved the policyholder was responsible for the arson, the insurance company will not pay for the loss.
Any willful burning or attempt to burn a building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or personal property of another.
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property or another, etc. Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons. Fires of suspicious or unknown origins are excluded.
The act of knowingly, by means of fire or explosive, damaging a building and/or the personal property of others.
The intentional or negligent burning of a home, structure or vehicle for criminal purposes such as profit, revenge, fraud, or crime concealment; different than the traditinal stereotype of the pyromaniac.
the crime of maliciously setting fire to property of another, especially a dwelling. Punishable in various degrees, depending upon the circumstances. Occasionally occurs as a psychopathic act of a mentally ill firefighter.
Arson, called fireraising in Scots law, is the crime of setting a fire for an unlawful or improper purpose. The criminal damage of property in English law has been consolidated into a single offence in the Criminal Damage Act 1971 although the use of the word has been retained.