1. Aim: How does the NYS Penal Law define Arson?
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Aim: How does the NYS Penal Law define Arson?

2. HNA Lesson 32
Article 150- Arson
Arson; definitions Arson in the fifth degree Arson in the fourth degree Arson in the third degree Arson in the second degree Arson in the first degree.

3. 150.01 Arson in the fifth degree
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Arson in the fifth degree
A person is guilty of this when he/she intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Class A misdemeanor

4. 150.05 Arson in the fourth degree
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Arson in the fourth degree
A person is guilty of this when he/she recklessly damages a building or motor vehicle by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Class E felony

5. 150.10 Arson in the third degree
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Arson in the third degree
A person is guilty of this when he/she intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Class C felony

6. 150.15 Arson in the second degree
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Arson in the second degree
A person is guilty of this when he/she intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire, and when;
Another person who is not a participant in the crime is present in such building or motor vehicle at the time.
Class B felony

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Arson in the first degree.
A person is guilty of this when he/she intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing an explosion or a fire and when:
An incendiary device is propelled, thrown or placed inside or near such building or motor vehicle; or
By an explosive; or
Causes serious physical injury to another person other than a participant, or
Caused with the expectation or receipt of financial advantage or profit by the actor; and when another person who is not a participant in the crime is present in such building or motor vehicle at the time.
Class A felony