§708-8251 - Arson in the first degree. - Hawaii Statutes

[Part XIII.]  ARSON

 

Cross References

 

  Special sentencing considerations for arson; other actions not prohibited, see §706-606.2.

 

     [§708-8251]  Arson in the first degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally or knowingly sets fire to or causes to be burned property and:

    (a)   Knowingly places another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or

    (b)   Knowingly or recklessly damages the property of another, without the other's consent, in an amount exceeding $20,000.

     (2)  Arson in the first degree is a class A felony. [L 2006, c 181, pt of §1]