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Arson Law (PD 1613)

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  1. What does simple arson of an inhabited house under Section 3(2) of PD 1613 require?
  2. Can burning one's own property fall under Section 1 of PD 1613?
  3. Does PD 1613 expressly punish conspiracy to commit arson?
  4. A fire destroys a dwelling, but reliable evidence establishes an accidental origin and no intentional setting of fire b…
  5. In a proved PD 1613 simple-arson case, intent to gain is properly alleged and established as a special aggravating circ…
  6. An Information and proof establish intentional burning of an ordinary inhabited house, with no Article 320 qualifying f…
  7. A property is insured substantially above its actual value, a circumstance listed in Section 6. Evidence nevertheless l…
  8. Explain the distinction between PD 1613 simple arson and destructive arson under Article 320. Why does a general refere…
  9. Discuss proof of intentional burning and Section 6's prima facie circumstances. Is an eyewitness always indispensable, …
  10. Identify PD 1613's special aggravating circumstances and explain their procedural and penalty significance. Can an alle…
  11. For PD1613 Section4’s syndicate definition, what minimum group size is stated?
  12. Does Section4’s syndicate definition use planning or carrying out as alternatives?