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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9720.6 (2026)

 Sentencing for arson offenses.

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§ 9720.6.  Sentencing for arson offenses.

The 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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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: Com. v. Mesaros, V., No. 1226 MDA 2023 (Pa. Super. Ct. July 18, 2024).
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Com. v. Mesaros, V., No. 1226 MDA 2023 (Pa. Super. Ct. July 18, 2024). “See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9720.6; 204 Pa. Code § 303.15 .”
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