As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Building” means a structure which has the capacity to contain, and is designed for the shelter of, man, animals, or property, and includes a ship, trailer, sleeping car, airplane, or other vehicle or place adapted for overnight accommodations of persons or animals, or for carrying […]
A person who knowingly sets fire to, burns, causes to be burned, or by the use of any explosive damages or destroys, or causes to be damaged or destroyed, any building or occupied structure of another without his consent commits first degree arson. First degree arson is a class 3 felony. A defendant convicted of […]
A person who knowingly sets fire to, burns, causes to be burned, or by the use of any explosive damages or destroys, or causes to be damaged or destroyed, any property of another without his consent, other than a building or occupied structure, commits second degree arson. [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (2) […]
A person who, by means of fire or explosives, intentionally damages any property with intent to defraud commits third degree arson. Third degree arson is a class 4 felony. Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 426, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-4-104.
A person who knowingly or recklessly starts or maintains a fire or causes an explosion, on his own property or that of another, and by so doing places another in danger of death or serious bodily injury or places any building or occupied structure of another in danger of damage commits fourth degree arson. Fourth […]
