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Las Vegas Arson Attorney

What is Arson?  The crime of Arson involves the intentional setting of any intentional fire or explosion that results in any burning, charring or scorching of a building, structure or vehicle.

 In Nevada, the burning, charring or even smoke damage is not required to be of a particular level before arson charges may be filed. In the U.S., the common law elements of arson are often varied in different jurisdictions. For example, the element of "dwelling" is no longer required in most states, and arson occurs by the burning of any real property without consent or with unlawful intent. Arson is prosecuted with attention to degree of severity in the alleged offense. People convicted of arson face one to ten years in prison. The types of degree arson include:

• First degree arson generally occurs when persons are harmed or killed in the course of the fire,
• Second degree arson occurs when significant destruction of property occurs.

Arson may also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, “criminal mischief", or "destruction of property."  Burglary also occurs, if the arson involved a "breaking and entering". U S states also impose serious penalties for arson when it is committed to conceal or destroy evidence of another crime. Although fire caused by accident or ordinary carelessness is not arson, a person may be guilty of arson if he causes a fire in reckless disregard of the consequences of his actions.

A strong defense of an Arson charge requires an understanding of how a fire normally burns, and why. It also requires an understanding of the types of factors that an Arson investigator will use to determine that the fire was not accidental. In developing a strong defense for our clients, we sometimes recommend that we use the services of a defense Arson Expert to counter the findings of the prosecutor's Arson Investigator.

Arson and Insurance Fraud

While the crime of Arson often refers to maliciously burning the home or business of another person, it can also include burning your own property to gain insurance money. When this occurs, the crimes you can be charged with include both Arson and Insurance Fraud . Some people are opportunist if they have been informed about the insurance of the property is big then it is the time that they commit a crime of arson by burning the property in order for them to claim the amount of the insurance.

If you have been accused of starting a dangerous fire or causing an explosion, or charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud you need a strong and vigorous defense to develop the details needed to support your defense. Lawyers at our firm have backgrounds in both law enforcement and prosecution. They know how to find the defects in the prosecutor's evidence against you.

The consequences associated with an arson charge can be very serious, and it is imperative that you contact an experienced Las Vegas Attorney to assist in your defense. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.