Arson
Sec. 1. (a) A person who, by means of fire, explosive, or
destructive device, knowingly or intentionally damages:
(1) a dwelling of another person without the other person's
consent;
(2) property of any person under circumstances that endanger
human life;
(3) property of another person without the other person's
consent if the pecuniary loss is at least five thousand dollars
($5,000); or
(4) a structure used for religious worship without the consent of
the owner of the structure;
commits arson, a Class B felony. However, the offense is a Class A
felony if it results in either bodily injury or serious bodily injury to
any person other than a defendant.
(b) A person who commits arson for hire commits a Class B
felony. However, the offense is a Class A felony if it results in bodily
injury to any other person.
(c) A person who, by means of fire, explosive, or destructive
device, knowingly or intentionally damages property of any person
with intent to defraud commits arson, a Class C felony.
(d) A person who, by means of fire, explosive, or destructive
device, knowingly or intentionally damages property of another
person without the other person's consent so that the resulting
pecuniary loss is at least two hundred fifty dollars ($250) but less
than five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits arson, a Class D felony.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977,
P.L.340, SEC.40; Acts 1980, P.L.159, SEC.4; Acts 1981, P.L.302,
SEC.1; Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.35; P.L.88-1999, SEC.1;
P.L.123-2002, SEC.36.
Last modified: May 24, 2006