Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

arson in the 3rd

a owner of a properity is arrested for arson in the 3rd but another person set the fire and said the owner wanted him to do it. so can the owner be convicted on arson in the 3rd or just a lower charge or none at all


Asked on 6/11/08, 2:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: arson in the 3rd

Both the owner and the person who set the fire can be prosecuted together.

However, there must be something more to be convicted than the testimony of a co-defendant.

alone.

If you would like to consult with me about this, please feel free to do so.

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Answered on 6/11/08, 10:43 am


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