Michigan Arson Lawyer

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The deliberate burning of a house or building is considered arson under Michigan law. There are varying levels of punishment for arson depending on how the crime was committed. The factors impacting the penalties for a conviction include the level of damage to the property and if anyone was injured or died as a result of the incident. If you have been charged with arson or are under investigation for a related crime, it is essential to hire a Michigan criminal defense lawyer who has the knowledge to build an effective defense for you.

Setting a fire to a piece of property is a serious crime, from the physical damage of the property to physical injuries of anyone harmed by the fire. Law enforcement will work tirelessly to obtain a conviction related to the incident, so you need experienced legal counsel.

Our team at Grewal Law PLLC is ready to be your arson criminal defense attorney. We will thoroughly investigate your case to determine the true cause of the fire through an intense arson investigation. Too often investigators rule fires as suspicious without enough evidence to build a real case in court.

Michigan Arson Charges

Several years ago, the penalties related to a Michigan arson conviction were increased in an effort to curtail fires across the state. The state laws closely align to federal laws and increase the amount of time you will spend in jail if convicted along with imposing fines for certain arson charges. In Michigan, arson charges can be brought after starting or aiding in a fire meant to damage a building, dwelling or other pieces of personal property. The laws give prosecutors more leeway in charging individuals with arson, so you need experienced defense on your side.

At Grewal Law PLLC, our defense team we will go over the varying degrees of charges from fifth to first degree. Fifth-degree charges are less severe and are charged as a misdemeanor as the result of fire being set to a piece of personal property. The definition includes an automobile, van, truck, motorcycle, trailer or other personally owned property.

The penalties for this charge are as follows:

• Fines up to $2,000 or up to 3 times the value of the damaged or destroyed property.
• Up to 1 year in prison.
• Combination of fines and prison time.

If you are charged with first-degree arson, you could possibly face life in prison. In these cases, a person was physically injured in the blaze or a fire was set to a multi-unit dwelling even if no one was injured in the incident.

The penalties if convicted are as follows:

• Required to pay up to $20,000 in fines or up to 3 times the value of the damaged or destroyed property.
• Up to life in prison.
• Combination of fines and prison time.

We will fight tirelessly to ensure you are not wrongfully convicted of arson. Contact us today at (888) 211-5798.