Orange County Arson Attorney

Violent Crime Defense Lawyer Serving Orange County, California

Have you been accused of arson? Contact the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today if you are interested in receiving a free consultation with an experienced Orange County arson attorney. We can provide you with an honest, straightforward assessment of your charges to empower you to make the right decision about your case and hiring a lawyer.

Arson is a criminal offense that involves intentionally setting fire to property, either another's property or one's own. Arson may be committed as a hate crime, to commit vandalism, to cover up evidence of another crime, to injure or kill another person, or simply because the offender has an obsession with fire or explosions. When a person unlawfully sets fire to his or her own property, this is most often committed for the purpose of carrying out an insurance fraud scheme, to collect on an insurance policy. Depending on what type of property was damaged as well as the purpose of the offense, a defendant will face penalties that may range from 16 months to 9 years in prison. Arson is a felony offense in California.

Arson: Penalties

Following are the basic penalties for arson convictions in California (although the specific sentence may vary on a case-by-case basis):

• Arson causing great bodily injury - 5, 7 or 9 years in state prison
• Arson of an inhabited dwelling - 3, 5, or 8 years in state prison
• Arson of a structure or forest land - 16 months, 2 or 3 years in state prison

At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we represent clients facing arson charges throughout all of Orange County. Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a former Deputy District Attorney and an experienced trial attorney who has the experience and knowledge to assist you with your case.

For a free consultation and to see how we can help you, contact an Orange County arson defense lawyer at our firm today.