A person commits this crime if they purposely damage someone else's property by starting a fire or causing an explosion. This is a class E felony, which is a serious crime.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
569.055. burning or — . — 1. A person commits the of knowingly burning or exploding if he or she knowingly property of another by starting a fire or causing an explosion.
2. The offense of knowingly burning or exploding is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Related Missouri laws
Arson in the third degree
RSMo 569.053
Arson in the second degree
RSMo 569.050
Reckless burning or exploding
RSMo 569.060
Negligent burning or exploding
RSMo 569.065
Arson in the first degree
RSMo 569.040
Possessing a tool to break into a vending machine
RSMo 569.075
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