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Question: What happens if someone is convicted of arson?
Answer: Arson of a structure (a building, vehicle, watercraft or aircraft) is a class 4 felony.
A class 4 felony is punishable by probation or prison. If prison is imposed it can range from 1 year to 3.75 years, depending on the circumstances. If the person has been convicted of other felony offenses in the past, the prison time could be increased by several years.
Arson of an occupied structure (a structure where a human being is or is likely to be) is a class 2 felony. A class 2 felony is punishable by either probation or prison. If prison is imposed it can range from 3 years to 12.5 years, depending on circumstances. If the person has been convicted of other felony offenses in the past, the prison time could be increased by several years.
On top of that, a fine can be imposed for any felony offense for up to $150,000.
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