California “Arson” Laws │ California Penal Code 451 & 452 PC
In California, arson is charged under penal code 451 pc[1] making it unlawful to maliciously burn a structure, respectively, of another. The statute also imposes liability for someone who did not actually commit the offense, but rather aided, counseled, or helped procure the burning. Structures can be homes, commercial buildings, vehicles, and even people. It […]
