Indiana Statutes

§ 35-43-1-1 — Arson

Indiana § 35-43-1-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 43OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Ch. 1Arson, Mischief, and Tampering

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Ind. Code § 35-43-1-1 (2026).

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(a)A person who, by means of fire, explosive, or destructive device, knowingly or intentionally damages:
(1)a dwelling of another person without the other person's consent;
(2)property of any person under circumstances that endanger human life;
(3)property of another person without the other person's consent if the pecuniary loss is at least five thousand dollars ($5,000); or
(4)a structure used for religious worship without the consent of the owner of the structure; commits arson, a Level 4 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if it results in bodily injury to any person other than a defendant and a Level 2 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant.
(b)A person who commits arson for hire commits a Level 4 felony. However, the offe

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