The minimum sentence for being convicted of federal arson is five years in federal prison. The maximum sentence is 20 years in prison.
If anyone is injured as a result of the fire or explosion, including a public safety officer responding to the scene of the crime, the minimum penalty increases to seven years in prison. The maximum sentence increases to 40 years in federal prison.
If the criminal conduct results in the death of any person, including a responding public safety officer, then the defendant can face an unlimited number of years in prison, including life in prison, or the death penalty.
The minimum sentence for being convicted of federal arson is five years in federal prison. The maximum sentence is 20 years in prison.
If anyone is injured as a result of the fire or explosion, including a public safety officer responding to the scene of the crime, the minimum penalty increases to seven years in prison. The maximum sentence increases to 40 years in federal prison.
If the criminal conduct results in the death of any person, including a responding public safety officer, then the defendant can face an unlimited number of years in prison, including life in prison, or the death penalty.