New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 150.15 — Arson in the second degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 150: Arson, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 150.15
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
150.15 Arson in the second degree.
A person is guilty of arson in the second degree when he intentionally
damages a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire, and when (a)
another person who is not a participant in the crime is present in such
building or motor vehicle at the time, and (b) the defendant knows that
fact or the circumstances are such as to render the presence of such a
person therein a reasonable possibility.
Arson in the second degree is a class B felony.
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What class of felony is arson in the second degree in New York?
Arson in the second degree is a Class B Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 150.15.
Which New York statute covers arson in the second degree?
Arson in the second degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 150.15 (Arson in the second degree).
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