Arson Charges in Arizona: Laws, Penalties, and Why Legal Representation Matters Arizona criminal defense ... arson & fire-related offenses

An arson accusation is one of the most serious property crimes charged in Arizona. Even cases that start as an accident, a controlled burn that got out of hand, or a fire investigator’s guess can turn into a felony charge that carries years in prison. If you or someone you love has been accused of arson in Tucson or elsewhere in Arizona, understanding how the law works … and what is at stake … is the first step toward building a defense. I’m Natasha Wrae, and below I’ll walk through how Arizona defines and punishes arson and how I approach defending these cases.