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ARSON OF A DWELLING HOUSE
Arson of
a Dwelling House is a Felony offense which is punishable by up to twenty
years in prison. There are several types of charges associated with arson
- Arson of Dwelling House is but one of them; the penalties associated
with these charges varies.
Please note: The accuracy, validity or current legal status of the following statutory citation is not guaranteed. Consult an attorney and/or the Michigan Compiled Laws before making any legal decision related to the following statutory citation:
750.72 Burning dwelling house.
Burning dwelling house—Any person who wilfully or maliciously burns any dwelling house, either occupied or unoccupied, or the contents thereof, whether owned by himself or another, or any building within the curtilage of such dwelling house, or the contents thereof, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 20 years.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 260, Eff.
Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 750.72