It is always interesting to me when I read a story where someone has decided to commit a crime of revenge, but doesn’t seem to plan it all the way through. That is clearly the case with today’s blog on Greeley Arson. A 19 year old woman wanted to get some revenge on her ex-boyfriend, so she decided to torch his car. The thing is, she didn’t actually get the right car. See, that’s where the “better planning” part comes in. Apparently, she ended up setting fire to the car of a complete stranger. Surveillance video caught the woman and she was identified, arrested, and charged with 2nd Degree Arson.
Weld County Second Degree Arson Lawyer: What is the Definition of 2nd Degree Arson?
The Colorado law definition of Second Degree Arson – C.R.S. 18-4-103 – is:
Because the woman set fire to the car (the property of another) without the car owner’s permission, in Weld County she would be facing the 2nd Degree Arson crime.
Erie Arson Attorney: What is the Sentence / Punishment for 2nd Degree Arson?
In Weld, Morgan, or Logan County, Second Degree Arson can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the amount of damage caused:
- Class 4 felony if the damage is $100 or more
- Class 2 misdemeanor if the damage is less than $100
When fire is involved, it is rare for the amount of damage to be under $100, meaning most Second Degree Arson cases are charged as a felony. Obviously, a car is worth well over $100, so the woman above would definitely be facing class 4 felony 2nd Degree Arson charge. A class 4 felony is punishable by 2 – 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections in Greeley, Erie, and Fort Morgan.
If you or someone you love has been charged with 2nd Degree Arson, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley Arson criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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