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North Carolina General Statutes 14-58 - Punishment for arson

North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 14 > Article 15 > § 14-58 - Punishment for arson


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There shall be two degrees of arson as defined at the common law. If the dwelling burned was occupied at the time of the burning, the offense is arson in the first degree and is punishable as a Class D felony. If the dwelling burned was unoccupied at the time of the burning, the offense is arson in the second degree and is punishable as a Class G felony.

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North Carolina Laws: Arson

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14 > Article 15 - Arson and Other Burnings
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 58 > Article 79 - Investigation of Fires and Inspection of Premises

U.S. Code Provisions: Arson

U.S. Code Title 18 > Part I > Chapter 5 - Arson
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