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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)

42 Pa.C.S. § 9720.6: Sentencing for arson offenses.

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  1. Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
  2. PART VIII CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
  3. CHAPTER 97 SENTENCING
  4. SUBCHAPTER B SENTENCING AUTHORITY

The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for arson offenses if any of the following factors are present:

(1) bodily injury results to a firefighter, police officer or other person actively engaged in fighting the fire;

(2) serious bodily injury results to a civilian;

(3) more than three people were present inside the property at the time of the offense;

(4) the fire caused more than $1,000,000 in property damage; or

(5) the actor used, attempted to use or possessed an explosive or incendiary device as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5515(a) (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training).

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