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Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-103 (2026)

Arson; third degree; penalties.

✓ current as of May 2026
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(a) A person is guilty of third-degree arson if he
intentionally starts a fire or causes an explosion and
intentionally, recklessly or with criminal negligence:

          (i)   Places another in danger of bodily injury; or

          (ii) Destroys or damages any property of another
which has a value of two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more.

     (b) Third-degree arson is a felony punishable by
imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not
more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.

     (c) For purposes of this article, "property of another"
means a building, or other property, whether real or personal,
in which any person or entity other than the offender has an
interest, including an insurance or mortgage interest, which the
offender has no authority to defeat or impair, even though the
offender may also have an interest in the building or property.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2023 · leading case: Christian v. State, 883 P.2d 376 (Wyo. 1994).
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Christian v. State, 883 P.2d 376 (Wyo. 1994). · cites it 2× “§ 6-3-201(a) and (b)(iii) (1988), and one count of third-degree arson, in violation of Wyo.Stat. § 6-3-103(a)(ii) (1988). Christian was sentenced to concurrent terms of not less than twelve months nor more than fifteen months in the Wyoming Women’s Center, with credit given for…”
Longstreth v. State, 832 P.2d 560 (Wyo. 1992). “6-3-301(b) and W.S. 6-3-103(b). Because burglary can be a very broad crime, it is important that the statutory restrictions on its application not be overlooked.”
Ward v. State, 735 P.2d 707 (Wyo. 1987). “On October 5, 1984, appellant, Keith Ward, entered a guilty plea to a charge of third degree arson, § 6-3-103, W.S.1977 (June 1983 Replacement), pursuant to a negotiation agreement.”
KAA v. State, 18 P.3d 1159 (Wyo. 2001). “(a) A person is guilty of fourth degree arson if he intentionally starts a fire or causes an *1160 explosion and intentionally, recklessly or with criminal negligence destroys or damages any property of another as defined in W.S. 6-3-103(c) which has a value of less than two…”
Just. Zerfas v. The State of Wyoming, 2023 WY 125 (Wyo. 2023). · cites it 2× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-3-103 ; § 6-1-301. The district court imposed a sentence of two to five years.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-103(a)(ii) — 1 case
Christian v. State, 883 P.2d 376 (Wyo. 1994). “§ 6-3-201(a) and (b)(iii) (1988), and one count of third-degree arson, in violation of Wyo.Stat. § 6-3-103(a)(ii) (1988). Christian was sentenced to concurrent terms of not less than twelve months nor more than fifteen months in the Wyoming Women’s Center, with credit given for…”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-103(b) — 1 case
Longstreth v. State, 832 P.2d 560 (Wyo. 1992). “6-3-301(b) and W.S. 6-3-103(b). Because burglary can be a very broad crime, it is important that the statutory restrictions on its application not be overlooked.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-103(c) — 1 case
KAA v. State, 18 P.3d 1159 (Wyo. 2001). “(a) A person is guilty of fourth degree arson if he intentionally starts a fire or causes an *1160 explosion and intentionally, recklessly or with criminal negligence destroys or damages any property of another as defined in W.S. 6-3-103(c) which has a value of less than two…”
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