If you or a loved one has been charged with arson in Los Angeles, CA, you should contact the Los Angeles Arson Attorney at The H Law Group. Our arson attorneys have the knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible outcome for you. You should not take arson charges under California Penal Code (CPC) Section 451 PC lightly because, if convicted, you face a maximum of nine (9) years in prison.
The sentence length depends on the type of structure you’re accused of burning, as well as whether the arson you’re accused of causing another person to suffer significant bodily injury. As such, if you’ve been charged with or arrested for committing arson, you should contact the experienced arson attorneys at The H Law Group. They will defend you throughout the criminal process.
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For the prosecution to convict an individual of arson, it must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. The defendant set fire to a structure of forest land
2. The defendant acted intentionally to set fire or to burn all of or part of a structure or forest land
The term structure is used to refer to any type of building (private or commercial), tunnel, power plant, or bridge. On the other hand, the term forest land is used to refer to woods, grassland, or land covered with brush.
If you’ve been charged with arson, you should hire an experienced Los Angeles arson attorney to assist you with navigating the legal field and to create a good defense strategy. Schedule your free consultation today by filling out the contact form below or by calling us at (213) 370-0404.