(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dwelling” means a structure any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual, regardless of whether an individual is actually present. (2) “Dwelling” includes a kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or outbuilding that is a parcel to, belongs to, or adjoins the dwelling. […]
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn: (1) a dwelling; or (2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not […]
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs to the person or to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding […]
(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of $1,000 or more. (b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of malicious burning in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment […]
(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $1,000. (b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of malicious burning in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment […]
(a) A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. (c) A person who violates this section […]
(a) A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to: (1) set fire to or burn a structure; or (2) explode a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not […]
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpster or trash receptacle that belongs to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Placing or distributing a flammable, explosive, or combustible material or device in or near a structure or personal property in preparation for burning the structure or property is an attempt to burn the structure or property.
If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit is a separate structure for purposes of prosecution under this subtitle.
(a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for a crime under this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states: “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) burned or set fire to (describe property) or (describe other violation) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”. (b) If the general […]
