Arson Charges & Penalties NSW

OverviewOverview What is arson? Arson is the destruction of property by fire. Arson has been replaced in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) with several separate offences relating to the destruction of property. The main offence, destroying or damaging property by fire, is criminalised under section 195(1)(b) of the Crimes Act.  This offence occurs when a…

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