Crimes Against Property

Front 1

What is the definition of a building

Back 1

Structure which can contain and is designed to shelter man, animals, or property.

Front 2

Other than a “traditional” building, what else is considered a building?

Back 2

Ship - Trailer - Sleeping car - Airplane - or other vehicle or place adapted for overnight;

Accommodations of persons or animals, or for carrying on of business, whether or not a person or animal is actually present.

Front 3

Define Occupied Structure:

Back 3

Any area, place, facility, or enclosure, which may be used by persons or animals and IS IN FACT, occupied by a person or animal and known by the defendant to be thus occupied.

Front 4

Define Property of Another:

Back 4

If anyone other than the suspect has a possessory or proprietary interest in the property.

Front 5

Give the elements of 1st Degree Arson CRS 18-4-102:

Back 5

• Knowingly;
• Set fire to, burned, or caused to be burned;
• Any building or occupied structure of another;
• Without owner’s consent.

Front 6

How does using explosives factor in?

Back 6

• Knowingly using explosives is 1st degree arson if a building or structure is damaged or destroyed.

Front 7

If a surface is scorched or discolored as a result of arson, can you charge?

Back 7

• No, Mere scorching or discoloration is not enough.

Front 8

If you set fire to an unfinished house (only the frame exists), is it arson?

Back 8

Yes, Unfinished structures are “buildings”.

Front 9

Do your reasons for committing arson matter for charging arson?

Back 9

Motive is not an element.

Front 10

What degree felony is 1st degree arson?

Back 10

CLASS 3 FELONY