Inland Empire Arson Attorney
Defense Lawyer in San Bernardino & Riverside, California
If you are facing arson charges, your freedom is at stake. A criminal defense lawyer will be your best opportunity of avoiding a conviction and thus the criminal penalties associated with this, such as a state prison sentence, fines, probation, community service and counseling.
According to California law, arson is the criminal offense of intentionally setting fire to a building, dwelling, land or property. This may be done in an attempt to cover a crime, commit insurance fraud, to insure another or simply to destroy the property. Penalties and specific charges that a defendant may face will depend upon whether injury occurred, what was destroyed and the defendant's criminal history. Based upon your particular charges, a skilled arson defense attorney will be able to review your case in order to determine what can be done to protect your rights and your future.
Inland Empire Arson Defense Lawyer: Richard Sudar
At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we offer the aggressive legal representation and guidance of a lawyer who is committed to helping his clients, even if they are facing the most severe arson charges. Inland Empire arson lawyer Richard Sudar takes on criminal cases throughout the entire Inland Empire, including cities in San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County, California.
Mr. Sudar is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases during his tenure. This experience, combined with his knowledge and experience regarding criminal defense, have enabled attorney Richard Sudar to provide a level of legal counsel that is a force to reckon with both inside and outside of the courtroom. If you are facing arson charges, you are in good hands when you work with the Law Offices of Richard Sudar.
Penalties for Arson in California
California Penal Code #451 outlines the definition of and penalties for arson in California. Following are some of the penalties which may be imposed:
- Arson of an inhabited structure or property:
- 3, 5 or 8 years in state prison
- Arson of an uninhabited structure or of forest land:
- 2, 4 or 6 years in state prison
- Arson involving multiple structures:
- Additional 3, 4 or 5 years in state prison
- Arson causing great bodily injury:
- 5, 7 or 9 years in state prison
- Arson causing great bodily injury to a firefighter or police officer:
- Additional 3, 4 or 5 years in state prison
- Arson of another person's property (excluding real property):
- 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in state prison
- Previous arson violation on the defendant's record:
- Additional 3, 5 or 5 years in state prison
Contact Inland Empire arson defense attorney Richard Sudar today!
Inland Empire defense attorney Richard Sudar provides aggressive criminal defense for clients throughout the Inland Empire, including the Riverside County cities of: Blythe, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Murrieta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Temecula, the San Bernardino County cities of: Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, San Bernardino, Upland and Victorville, and the Los Angeles Counties of Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas.