Arson – Defendant Acted Willfully and Unlawfully or During the commission of a Felony and That a dwelling or structure where persons are normally present is burned.
Tampa Arson Attorneys
Explanation of Arson
Arson is a crime generally understood by the public to encompass the unlawful destruction of property by the use of fire or an explosion. An allegation of arson is a serious one and should not be taken lightly by any defendant. If you have been charged with arson it is important to quickly retain a criminal defense lawyer and begin defending such an accusation. The State of Florida has many laws punishing conduct for the various arson crimes. The most common arson crimes charged in Hillsborough county are:
Arson – First Degree Fla. Stat. § 806.01(1),
Arson – Second Degree Fla. Stat. § 806.01(2), and
Arson – By Fire Bomb Fla. Stat. § 806.111.
If found guilty of first degree arson, a defendant can face up to thirty years in prison even if nobody is injured as a result of the fire. Arson charges are no laughing matter and should be taken seriously by a defendant. On top of long prison sentences, hefty monetary fines and restitution can also be required of a defendant found guilty by the Court.
Finding an Arson Attorney in Tampa
If you have been charged with any degree of arson contact a criminal defense lawyer at The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes. We will work hard on your case, we help those nvestigated and charged with arson and we are ready to present your best defense to these serious allegations.
Our Tampa criminal defense attorneys represent clients on a wide variety of serious property crimes in both state and federal court. Don’t let an arson allegation ruin your future, call The law office of Mahmud Yennes now for a free consultation.
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