9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday - Friday

Utah Arson Defense Law Firm

SLC Arson Defense

Why you need an arson defense attorney.

Arson is the crime of intentionally setting fire to a building or property. The purpose may be to harm people in the building, people around the building, or destroy the building or property itself. Arson in Utah can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor crime, and either will have severe repercussions if you are convicted.

What Constitutes Arson?

76-6-102. Arson.

(1) A person is guilty of arson if, under the circumstances not amounting to aggravated arson, the person utilizing fire or explosives unlawfully and intentionally damages:

(a) any property with the intention of defrauding an insurer; or

(b) the property of another.

(2) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a second-degree felony.

(3) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is:

(a) a second-degree felony if:

(i) the damage caused is or exceeds $5,000 in value; or

(ii) as a proximate result of the fire or explosion, any person not a participant in the offense suffers serious bodily injury as defined in Section 76-1-601;

(b) a third-degree felony if:

(i) the damage caused is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000 in value;

(ii) as a proximate result of the fire or explosion, any person not a participant in the offense suffers substantial bodily injury as defined in Section 76-1-601; or

(iii) the fire or explosion endangers human life;

(d) a class B misdemeanor if the damage caused is less than $500.

The Company Promise

Being charged with a crime is a very serious matter. If you have been charged you need a lawyer that will fight for you. We have worked on all types of criminal cases from misdemeanor traffic citations through serious first degree felonies. When you are charged with a crime, hiring a lawyer should be your first step. Give us a call today.

The severity of charges and sentencing related to an alleged arson is determined by the varying degrees of arson. The seriousness of the charges can be determined by whether someone was hurt or killed due to the fire. Another factor that may heavily affect the charges or sentencing is the value of the property that was damaged due to the intentionally set fire.

If someone were killed due to the fire, the arsonist would likely be charged with murder. The proximity of a residence to the fire can also be a factor. Whether or not the structure that was burned was a residence and the time of day the fire was set can also be a major factor in determining the degree of arson.

If it is alleged that the fire was set to obtain insurance monies, the suspected arsonist will likely be charged with insurance fraud as well.

Proving Arson

As with any other criminal charges, the prosecutor of the arson case must be able to prove every element of the case against the offender completely and beyond any reasonable doubt. Utah Criminal Defense Attorneys are dedicated to proving our clients’ innocence. We will work hard to bring any weaknesses in the prosecution’s claims to light and, in turn, prove your innocence. We have extensive contacts with the local arson investigators and can have an expert review of your case.

If you have been charged with arson or any other serious crime, please call Utah Criminal Defense Attorneys, where our Utah criminal defense attorneys can immediately get to work on your case. You need someone who will fight aggressively to prove your innocence and maintain your freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.

Other Practice Areas:

Arson
Assault and Battery
Burglary and Robbery
Disorderly Conduct
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes
DUI
Juvenile Criminal Defense
Probation and Parole Violations
Public Intoxication
Shoplifting and Theft
Weapons Offenses
White Collar Crimes

Award-Winning Attorneys

Our expert attorneys are nationally known for their exemplary talent to provide their clients with the legal advice that they deserve; all the while being some of the most decorated lawyers in Utah.

National-Association-of-Distinguished-Counsel-Top-One-Percent-2019

Expertise-Best-Divorce-Lawyers-in-Salt-Lake-City-2019

Lee Geddings

2021-05-27

Chris returned my call and even after hearing that charges were not going to be filed against me he stayed on the phone with me for 30 minutes and listened to my side of the story. Another firm had already charged me $285 for this service and wanted another $2,500 to do a “pre-filing” representation. Chris said he would have told me that it didn’t find the need for a pre-filing and even even he did he would only charged $500 NOT $2,500. I don’t expect to ever need a criminal defense attorney but if I do, Chris at Utah Criminal Defense Attorney will be my ONE call.👍🤘🇺🇸

Jesus is the answer

2021-04-01

Craig have me some great advice and was more than happy to spend time working through a complicated situation we are dealing with. I have not used him in court yet but found his info very helpful and lengthy insights comforting.

sharee reynolds

2021-03-10

very friendly,answered all the questions asked about,very knowledgeable about what was asked.highly recommend if u have any questions or need advice.

Anderson Lima

2020-11-07

Outstanding customer service! They really LISTEN to you and try to work out the best way to solve your problem, I doubt there are any other attorneys in the valley with their caliber, affordable and straight to the point!

Robyn Colgate

2020-09-05

I called these guys because I was worried that my friend would go to jail for some pretty serious allegations. They talked me through what it looked like the options were, and ultimately I had my friend call In and talk with one of their attorneys. These guys were able to talk to my friend and the prosecutors and work with the police to work out a very fair resolution that made me thankful that I made the initial call. Thank you Chris and Your entire criminal defense team, you guys are the best in the state!

john lux

2020-07-30

good job happy with it!

Send Us A Massage

Contact one of our attorneys today to get legal representation as soon as possible.