Arson in the fourth degree

Statute:

Arson in the fourth degree

§ 150.05 Arson in the fourth degree.

1. A person is guilty of arson in the fourth degree when he recklessly
damages a building or motor vehicle by intentionally starting a fire or
causing an explosion.

2. In any prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense
that no person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary
interest in the building or motor vehicle.

Arson in the fourth degree is a class E felony.

PEN 150.05 2014-09-22

Criminal Jury Instruction Links:

Recklessly Damaging Property by Fire or Explosion - PL150.05

Sections:

150. Arson

150.00 Arson; definitions.

150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.

150.05 Arson in the fourth degree.

150.10 Arson in the third degree.

150.15 Arson in the second degree.

150.20 Arson in the first degree.

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