Sentencing for arson offenses.
42 Pa.C.S. § 9720.6
in effectThe Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for arson offenses if any of the following factors are present:
(1) bodily injury results to a firefighter, police officer or other person actively engaged in fighting the fire;
(2) serious bodily injury results to a civilian;
(3) more than three people were present inside the property at the time of the offense;
(4) the fire caused more than $1,000,000 in property damage; or
(5) the actor used, attempted to use or possessed an explosive or incendiary device as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5515(a) (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training). (Feb. 25, 2014, P.L.33, No.16, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 16 added section 9720.6.
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