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Connecticut Crimes Explained
Conn. Gen. Stat. 53a‑113 – Arson in the Third Degree
TL;DR
Understanding being charged with a violation of Conn. Gen. 53a‑113
Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑113 explained for non lawyers
- What the law prohibits
You commit arson in the third degree when you intentionally start a fire or cause an explosion, and recklessly it damages or destroys a building—whether it’s yours or someone else’s.
2. What the penalties are if someone is convicted
- This is a Class C felony.
- Punishable by:
- Up to 10 years in prison
- Up to $10,000 in fines
- Plus possible fines and probation, as allowed for Class C felonies.
3. What the state has to prove to convict someone (Elements of the offense)
To secure a conviction, the state must prove all of the following beyond a reasonable doubt:
- The defendant intentionally started a fire or explosion.
- That fire or explosion recklessly caused destruction or damage to a building (as defined in § 53a‑100).
For the actual statute, you can visit Justia which has the actual law on its website.
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