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Questions
1. Here is the information Jordan has found about several different arson charges. Arson in the first degree: Intentional fire damage to a building which results in serious injury or was done with an expectation of a benefit from the fire and a disregard for potential injury. (Class A felony, 20 years to life sentence) Arson in the second degree: Intentional fire damage to a building when someone else is present in the building. (Class B felony, 5-25 year sentence) Arson in the third degree: Intentional fire damage with no reason to believe the fire would endanger others. (Class C felony, 3.5-15 year sentence) Arson in the fourth degree: Reckless fire damage to a building. (Class E felony, 1.5-4 years) Jordan now believes whoever set the fire will be found guilty at trial and sent to jail for at least 20 years. Although you hate to dash Jordan's hopes,
Explain to Jordan why that outcome is unlikely.
2. Assume that the men attempted to break into the house but discovered they couldn't pick the lock. What inchoate offense or other crime has each person committed? Explain your reasoning.
3. What possible legal defense(s) could these individuals use in response to criminal charges?
4. Now assume the two men managed to break into the house. They steal several laptops and some audio equipment. The woman suggests they take their haul to a sketchy pawn shop she knows about. What crimes is each person guilty of now?
5. What possible legal defense(s) could they use for criminal charges related to the burglary?
6. What possible motive could there be for each of the incidents?
For this question, address these incidents in particular:
the mugging of the police officer
the theft/disappearance of the fingerprints
the arson