Reckless burning is a) recklessly causing an explosion or lighting a fire that endangers human life, b) starting a fire (whether recklessly or not) and then refusing to take proper precautions to make sure the fire stays under control, including failing to raise a fire alarm, and/or removing all flammable material away from the site of the fire, to prevent the fire’s spread. Reckless burning is also determined by the amount of property damage and can be a Class A misdemeanor down to an infraction, depending upon how much is damaged.

The term ‘abandoned fire’ refers to a fire that has been set and then either a) not put out, or b) left with no intention by the starter to return to it. This offense also runs from a Class A misdemeanor to an infraction, depending upon how much is damaged. If a wildfire is started as a result of the fire-starters actions, the person who lit the fire will be responsible for all costs involved in the blaze’s suppression – which can get very expensive if the conflagration gets out of control.

It must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by evidence and witnesses against you to be convicted of arson. Facing a criminal charge of arson is a scary thing – but we are here to help you. We have defended many a criminal case, and we know how to help you get free of the charges that are besetting you. Call us today at the Ault Firm, and schedule a consultation, so that we can begin helping you today.

(See our webpage on arson for more information.)