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First Degree Arson in Minnesota
First degree arson is a very serious charge that comes with a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $35,000 fine. It has three possible offenses:
- Destroying a dwelling or residence,
- Destroying a building when the defendant knows or can reasonably assume there is someone in the building, and
- Using a flammable material to start or accelerate the fire.
First degree arson is a felony offense, so being convicted of this charge can impact you for the rest of your life. Hire an experienced arson criminal defense attorney promptly to help you avoid the negative ramifications of a First Degree Arson conviction.
Defending Against Minnesota Arson Charges
Since arson is the crime of damaging or destroying property with fire or explosives, it can be difficult to prove the source of the destruction. Often so-called fire experts will be called to offer their testimony in an arson case in an attempt to convince the judge or jury that the source of the fire is easily identified. But we at Sieben Edmunds Miller know things are rarely as they seem when it comes to an arson case.
We have represented people like you who have been charged with arson, so we’ve seen the prosecution’s tactics firsthand. We know that things are often more complicated than the prosecution make them out to be, so we use experts and evidence to show the truth behind the incident. Contact Sieben Edmunds Miller today if you have been charged with arson in Minneapolis and St.Paul,MN. You can reach our Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyers and St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyers at (651) 994-6744.
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