Exam 6 Session 20 GPSTC Questions With
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Arson in the 3rd Degree (F) by means of fire or explosives knowingly damages any
PERSONAL PROPERTY of another valued at $25 or more w/o their consent
Arson in the 3rd Degree (fine and penalty) up to $10,000
1-5 years
both
The Main Difference in the Degrees of the Arson Statues 1. Arson in the first degree
contains the element of endangerment of human life and applies itself to encumbered properties
(dwellings)
2. Arson in the second generally applies to properties not covered in the first degree.
3. Arson in the third degree relates to property with a value over $25.00.
Motives for Arson fraud
concealment of a crime
revenge/intimidaition/attention
vandalism
, Exam 6 Session 20 GPSTC Questions With
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pyromania
personal gratification/sexual deviance
3 types of Arsonists mass
spree
serial
Mass Arsonist one who sets three or more fires at the same location
Spree Arsonist those who set fires at three or more separate locations, with no cooling-off
period between them
Serial Arsonist sets three or more separate fires with a definite cooling- off period between
them
Classifications of Fire Causes natural
accidental
arson
, Exam 6 Session 20 GPSTC Questions With
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unknown
Natural A fire caused without human aid such as lightning, spontaneous ignition, or
malfunction of equipment
Accidental Human action is involved directly or indirectly such as careless smoking or
welders using acetylene equipment
Arson Fire as a result of willful and criminal act of some person. Also known as
incendiary fire
Unknown All fires that have not been classified as to cause are said to be of unknown
origin
Arson indicators multiple fires
trailers
flammable accelerants
odors & color of smoke
Complete Solutions
Arson in the 3rd Degree (F) by means of fire or explosives knowingly damages any
PERSONAL PROPERTY of another valued at $25 or more w/o their consent
Arson in the 3rd Degree (fine and penalty) up to $10,000
1-5 years
both
The Main Difference in the Degrees of the Arson Statues 1. Arson in the first degree
contains the element of endangerment of human life and applies itself to encumbered properties
(dwellings)
2. Arson in the second generally applies to properties not covered in the first degree.
3. Arson in the third degree relates to property with a value over $25.00.
Motives for Arson fraud
concealment of a crime
revenge/intimidaition/attention
vandalism
, Exam 6 Session 20 GPSTC Questions With
Complete Solutions
pyromania
personal gratification/sexual deviance
3 types of Arsonists mass
spree
serial
Mass Arsonist one who sets three or more fires at the same location
Spree Arsonist those who set fires at three or more separate locations, with no cooling-off
period between them
Serial Arsonist sets three or more separate fires with a definite cooling- off period between
them
Classifications of Fire Causes natural
accidental
arson
, Exam 6 Session 20 GPSTC Questions With
Complete Solutions
unknown
Natural A fire caused without human aid such as lightning, spontaneous ignition, or
malfunction of equipment
Accidental Human action is involved directly or indirectly such as careless smoking or
welders using acetylene equipment
Arson Fire as a result of willful and criminal act of some person. Also known as
incendiary fire
Unknown All fires that have not been classified as to cause are said to be of unknown
origin
Arson indicators multiple fires
trailers
flammable accelerants
odors & color of smoke
