Limes wrote So, about a week ago I was burning things in my backyard, and when I went to put out the stick, some of the ash resparked and ended up catching my garage on fire. It wasn't a big fire, and the fire department came. The Fire Inspector came and said that if I didn't write a three page paper over what I learned, I could be charged with arson.

After they left, I went inside and googled what arson was, and the definition said, "Arson[1] is the crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to buildings, wildland areas,[2] vehicles [3][4] or other property with the intent to cause damage. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires. Arson often involves fires deliberately set to the property of another or to one's own property as to collect insurance compensation.[5]"

I didn't mean to set it on fire, and clearly it's not for insurance compensation because I have to pay for everything.

*Main point of this topic: Can they really charge me with arson?

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Uncertainty wrote You can also be charged with arsen for being carless/ reckless and starting something on fire. It doesnt necessarily have to be someone set out to burn down a building.

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Limes wrote So, about a week ago I was burning things in my backyard, and when I went to put out the stick, some of the ash resparked and ended up catching my garage on fire. It wasn't a big fire, and the fire department came. The Fire Inspector came and said that if I didn't write a three page paper over what I learned, I could be charged with arson.

After they left, I went inside and googled what arson was, and the definition said, "Arson[1] is the crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to buildings, wildland areas,[2] vehicles [3][4] or other property with the intent to cause damage. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires. Arson often involves fires deliberately set to the property of another or to one's own property as to collect insurance compensation.[5]"

I didn't mean to set it on fire, and clearly it's not for insurance compensation because I have to pay for everything.

*Main point of this topic: Can they really charge me with arson?

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This is a difficult question to answer, how old are you?

Limes wrote

Uncertainty wrote You can also be charged with arsen for being carless/ reckless and starting something on fire. It doesnt necessarily have to be someone set out to burn down a building.

Ohkay, thanks man, but here's my next question. Can the Fire Department charge me, or do my parents have to? Or both?

zor0ark wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] Great reference to your troubles.

Limes wrote

zor0ark wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] Great reference to your troubles.

Thanks man, but another question I have is can the fire department charge me with arson, or do my parents?

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Limes wrote

zor0ark wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] Great reference to your troubles.

Thanks man, but another question I have is can the fire department charge me with arson, or do my parents?

Yes, it is entirely possible to be charged with arson, an good lawyer could potentially save you from being entirely charged with felony.