One way Arson is charged in Windsor and across Weld County, is when a person is accused of intentionally setting a fire. Three juveniles were recently charged with First Degree Arson after a fire was set at a park in Windsor. According to the report, the fire caused damage to the public restrooms at Main Park in Windsor. The fire was contained before it spread. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage provided by neighbors and they were able to identify the juveniles involved.
Greeley Juvenile Arson Attorney: How is Arson Charged in Colorado
The Greeley, Colorado law definition of First Degree Arson – C.R.S. 18-4-102 – is:
Two very important definitions necessary to understand these Arson charges are building and occupied structure. According to the law, building means:
Occupied Structure is defined as:
Penalty for First Degree Arson in Firestone and Windsor
In Firestone and Windsor, First Degree Arson is a class 3 felony if the arson is of an occupied structure and a class 4 felony if the arson is of a building. The article specified that the juveniles were charged with the class 3 felony 1st Degree Arson charge, the public restroom building would be considered an occupied structure.
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