Arson in the third degree; affirmative defense; class G felony.

Del. Code tit. 11, § 801
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(a) A person is guilty of arson in the third degree when the person recklessly damages a building by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion. (b) In any prosecution under this section it is an affirmative defense that no person other than the accused had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building. Arson in the third degree is a class G felony.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026

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