Ventura Arson Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ventura County, California

Arson is defined as the crime of burning a building or other property with malicious or criminal intent. Arson may be committed in an attempt to carry out an insurance fraud scheme or may be done in an effort to cover up another crime. An individual may also commit arson for reasons of revenge, anger or hatred. Whatever the specific intention of the accused arsonist, he or she will face serious criminal penalties.

Per California law, arson is a felony offense and may result in imprisonment in state prison for a number of years, depending upon what property is damaged, whether anyone is injured due to the fire and also the alleged arsonist's prior criminal record.

Ventura County Arson Defense Lawyer

Have you been arrested on suspicion of committing arson? Ventura arson defense lawyer Richard Sudar may be able to help you. You can contact our firm for a free consultation and meet with Mr. Sudar face to face in order to discuss your particular situation and criminal charges. Attorney Richard Sudar will answer any questions you have at this time and can begin determining what he may be able to do you assist you in avoiding a conviction.

There are a number of specific charges and penalties which may be associated with a Ventura County arson charge. This includes arson of real property, of forest land, of an uninhabited or inhabited dwelling or of another person's property. Arson causing great bodily injury is a more serious charge, particularly when a firefighter or law enforcement officer is injured. Depending upon the specific circumstances, a defendant convicted of arson may face up to 8, 9 or 14 years in state prison.

No two criminal cases are the same, and if you or someone you know has been accused of arson you will need an experienced lawyer to personally review your charges to determine what you are up against.

Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar today!

Ventura defense attorney Richard Sudar handles criminal cases throughout all of Ventura County, California, including the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura (San Buenaventura).