Tallahassee Arson Defense Attorney

Experienced Defense Against Arson Charges

If you have been charged with arson, it’s extremely important to contact an experienced attorney right away.  Arson is a first-degree felony offense, and a conviction will undoubtedly result in severe penalties.  With your rights and freedom on the line, nothing is more important than retaining the aggressive defense representation you need to overcome your charges and win your case.

Arson Laws & Penalties

Arson is the criminal act of willfully and intentionally causing damage to a property, building, or structure by means of fire or explosion.  However, the penalties for arson depend on the circumstances surrounding the crime. For instance:

• Committing arson in a building, structure, or dwelling where the offender knew or had reasonable cause to believe people would be inside the building, is first-degree felony offense, punishable by 30 years in prison (possibly life in prison) and up to $10,000 in fines.
• Committing arson in a building or structure is a second-degree felony offense, punishable by 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
• Any person who perpetrates arson and as a result causes bodily harm to another person, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.
• Any person who perpetrates arson and as a result causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to another person, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be charged with a second degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

Why You Need a Skilled Tallahassee Arson Defense Lawyer

When faced with arson charges, it’s very important to work with an attorney who has both knowledge and experience in this area of criminal law.  Arson investigators have advanced tools and methods for investigating the origins of a fire, making it easy to determine whether or not a fire was a crime or an act of nature.  You need to ensure you have a Tallahassee arson defense attorney working on your behalf who knows how to properly investigate arson charges, provide a solid defense, and challenge the evidence submitted by the prosecution.

At the law offices of Jansen and Davis, P.A., we have more than 12 years of criminal defense experience, and have helped many clients overcome their charges by providing them with aggressive and uncompromising defense representation.  We understand the severity of an arson accusation, and promise to do whatever we can to help you avoid a life-changing conviction.

To discuss your charges at a free consultation, please contact a Tallahassee arson defense lawyer at the law offices of Jansen and Davis, P.A. today!