Sentencing for arson offenses

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The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for arson offenses if any of the following factors are present:

(1) bodily injury results to a firefighter, police officer or other person actively engaged in fighting the fire;

(2) serious bodily injury results to a civilian;

(3) more than three people were present inside the property at the time of the offense;

(4) the fire caused more than $1,000,000 in property damage; or

(5) the actor used, attempted to use or possessed an explosive or incendiary device as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5515(a) (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training).

(Feb. 25, 2014, P.L.33, No.16, eff. 60 days)

2014 Amendment. Act 16 added section 9720.6.


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