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Being accused of a crime that you did not commit can be incomprehensible, to say the least. Unfortunately, false accusations happen all the time, and for a variety of reasons. If you are falsely accused of a crime that you had nothing to do with, do not sit back and...
If anyone has doubts about how seriously Maryland takes the crime of arson, the sentencing of a former police chief should make it clear. While the man’s crimes were particularly egregious, the testimony from victims showed the human toll of arson even when no one is...
Mounting a strong defense against allegations of arson can prove to be an arduous task. This is primarily due to the potential destruction of fire scene evidence. When fire ravages a location, crucial clues can vanish in the flames. It makes it difficult to establish...
This blog frequently discusses arson to keep Maryland residents informed about the severity of their situation if arrested for an unlawful fire. Most people fail to realize that a charge of arson can lead to serious consequences upon conviction. Lawmakers on state and...
Arson is the criminal act of willfully and deliberately setting fire to another person’s property. It is a serious offense in Maryland, and you may end up in jail for years if convicted. But what if you accidentally started the fire? Can you still be charged with...
Given that arson is a crime against property as opposed to a person, it may be hard to understand why the penalties can be so harsh. A conviction for first-degree arson, however, carries a maximum prison sentence of 30 years and a significant fine. If you’ve been...
Starting a deliberate fire for the purpose of deliberately burning a building or structure is a criminal offense. This offense is called arson and it can vary in its severity. If people were inside the structure, then the charges are likely to be much more serious. ...
Playing with fire might not seem a big deal, provided no one is hurt, or nothing important is damaged. Yet, if the prosecution decides to charge you with arson, then you need to treat it as a very big deal because the consequences of a conviction can be severe. Let’s...
Those who've been accused of arson may not deny that a structure caught fire. They may not deny that they were in the area. But they still may feel that they are not guilty of arson simply because there was no intent. Arson is defined as the “willful or malicious...
When a property catches on fire, there is usually an investigation to determine the cause. Depending on the findings, you or someone else may be accused of arson. Arson is an intentional and malicious act. It involves someone setting fire to another person’s property,...
