Arson is damaging property by fire or explosion, willfully or during the commission of another felony. You may be charged with arson if the alleged fire or explosion did damage to any structure, vehicle, dwelling or other building that you had reason to believe was occupied. However, no person need be present to allow the government to charge you with arson. Additional charges are possible if someone (including a firefighter) was hurt in the fire.

Arson is a felony carrying fifteen to thirty years in prison, depending on the circumstances. This does not count any separate charges related to the explosion or fire. If you're charged with this serious crime in Florida, you need help from a smart Fort Lauderdale arson criminal lawyer.

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For additional information; see Florida Statue 806.01 Arson.