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Arson in Michigan
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Arson of Insured Property
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.76 Arson of insured property. Sec. 76. (1) A person who willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive any of the following or the contents of any of the following is guilty of arson of insured property: (a) Any dwelling that is insured against loss from fire or explosion if the person caused the fire or explosion with the intent to defraud the insurer. (b… Continue Reading
Fire or Explosive
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.78 Fire or explosive; prohibited acts; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 78. (1) Except as provided in sections 72 to 77, a person shall not do any of the following: (a) Willfully and maliciously burn, damage, or destroy by fire or explosive any of the following or its contents: (i) Any personal property having a value of $200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00. (ii) Any personal… Continue Reading
Using Inflammable, Combustible, or Explosive Material, Liquid, or Substance near Building with Intent
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.79 Using inflammable, combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or substance near building or personal property with intent to commit arson of any degree; aiding or abetting; total value of property; enhanced sentence; prior convictions. Sec. 79. (1) A person who uses, arranges, places, devises, or distributes an inflammable… Continue Reading
Understanding the Use of Flammable or Explosive Materials for Arson: Section 750.79 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.79 Using inflammable, combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or substance near building or personal property with intent to commit arson of any degree; aiding or abetting; total value of property; enhanced sentence; prior convictions. Sec. 79. (1) A person who uses, arranges, places, devises, or distributes an inflammable, combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or substance or any… Continue Reading
Fifth Degree Arson
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.77 Fifth degree arson. Sec. 77. (1) Except as provided in sections 72 to 76, a person who intentionally damages or destroys by fire or explosive any personal property having a value of $1,000.00 or less and who has 1 or more prior convictions is guilty of fifth degree arson. (2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of whether the person owns the personal property. (3) Fifth degree arson is a… Continue Reading