Connecticut General Statutes 53a-114 – Reckless burning: Class D felony
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(a) A person is guilty of reckless burning when he intentionally starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property or another‘s, and thereby recklessly places a building, as defined in § 53a-100, of another in danger of destruction or damage.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-114
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Person: means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. See Connecticut General Statutes 53a-3
(b) Reckless burning is a class D felony.