Arson in the first degree.

  1. Law
  2. Revised Code of Washington
  3. Washington Criminal Code
  4. Arson, Reckless Burning, and Malicious Mischief.
  5. Arson in the first degree.

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(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:

(a) Causes a fire or explosion which is manifestly dangerous to any human life, including firefighters; or

(b) Causes a fire or explosion which damages a dwelling; or

(c) Causes a fire or explosion in any building in which there shall be at the time a human being who is not a participant in the crime; or

(d) Causes a fire or explosion on property valued at ten thousand dollars or more with intent to collect insurance proceeds.

(2) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony.

[ 2007 c 218 § 63; 1981 c 203 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.48.020.]

NOTES:

Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.


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