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