Under California state law, registered under Penal Code sections 451 and 452, Arson a crime that is actually separated into two different categories which, are intentional arson and also reckless arson. The first type refers to a Defendant who willfully or maliciously set fire to a building or other property. Basically, the person charged had the intent to start the fire. The second type refers to “reckless arson,” or “reckless burning.” The latter charge means that the Defendant recklessly set the fire. The only difference between the two charges is the Defendant’s state of mind during the crime.

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