Elements of Arson

Crimes associated with arson are generally serious across the country, especially in Florida. They attract penalties that can be challenging and overwhelming. That is why you will need to hire a defence attorney from the Law Office of Matthew Glassman for assistance. Our top attorney will build a defence for you around the following renowned elements of Arson. Learn more here.

Intention

You can only commit arson if you intend to burn someone else's property without their permission. This essentially means you cannot commit arson if you accidentally set fire to something. You must purposefully set fire to the property or intend that your actions lead to the property becoming burned or damaged.

Recklessness

In some states, you can also commit arson if you damage property due to acting recklessly. Acting recklessly means you act knowing that what you are doing is dangerous and could result in fire or property damage, but you do it anyway. Learn more about Tips for Hiring a Defense Criminal Lawyer in Florida

Direct or indirect

You can also be convicted of arson if you take actions that indirectly lead to the property getting burned. For example, if you use a match to set fire to a home, you have committed arson. If you drop a lit match in a dry area on your property and cause a wildfire, which then damages someone else's home, that is arson. 

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