Kentucky Statutes 513.030 – Arson in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of arson in the second degree when he starts a fire or causes an explosion with intent to destroy or damage a building:
(a) Of another; or
For details, see § 532.060
(b) Of his own or of another, to collect or facilitate the collection of insurance proceeds for such loss.
(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that:
(a) No person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other persons had such an interest, all of them consented to the defendant’s conduct; and
(b) The defendant’s sole intent was to destroy or damage the building for a lawful purpose.
(3) Arson in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Effective: July 15, 1982
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1982. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 115, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Of another; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 513.030
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(b) Of his own or of another, to collect or facilitate the collection of insurance proceeds for such loss.
(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that:
(a) No person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other persons had such an interest, all of them consented to the defendant’s conduct; and
(b) The defendant’s sole intent was to destroy or damage the building for a lawful purpose.
(3) Arson in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Effective: July 15, 1982
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1982. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 115, effective January 1, 1975.