§ 9720.6. Sentencing for arson offenses.

125 words·~1 min read·/pa/title-42/chapter-97/9720-6·

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

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).

42c9720.6v

(Feb. 25, 2014, P.L.33, No.16, eff. 60 days)

2014 Amendment. Act 16 added section 9720.6.

42c9720.7s