Section 9A.48.020. Arson in the first degree.  


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  • (1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:
    (a) Causes a fire or explosion which is manifestly dangerous to any human life, including firefighters; or
    (b) Causes a fire or explosion which damages a dwelling; or
    (c) Causes a fire or explosion in any building in which there shall be at the time a human being who is not a participant in the crime; or
    (d) Causes a fire or explosion on property valued at ten thousand dollars or more with intent to collect insurance proceeds.
    (2) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony.
    NOTES:
    IntentFinding2007 c 218: See note following RCW 1.08.130.