WPIC 80.05 Arson—Second Degree—Definition
11A WAPRAC WPIC 80.05Washington Practice Series TMWashington Pattern Jury Instructions--Criminal
11A Wash. Prac., Pattern Jury Instr. Crim. WPIC 80.05 (5th Ed)
Washington Practice Series TM
Washington Pattern Jury Instructions--Criminal
January 2024 Update
Part X. Arson and Related Crimes
WPIC CHAPTER 80. Arson
WPIC 80.05 Arson—Second Degree—Definition
A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree when he or she knowingly and maliciously causes a fire or explosion that damages any [building] [structure or erection appurtenant to or joining any building] [wharf] [dock] [machine] [engine] [automobile] [motor vehicle] [watercraft] [aircraft] [bridge] [trestle] [hay] [grain] [crop] [timber, whether cut or standing] [range land] [pasture land] [fence] [lumber, shingle, or other timber products] [property].
NOTE ON USE
Use this instruction if it will help the jury understand the charged offense or if it is necessary to define this particular offense for the jury. See the Comment to WPIC 4.24 (Definition of the Crime—Form).
Use bracketed material as applicable. With this instruction, use WPIC 10.02 (Knowledge—Knowingly—Definition), WPIC 2.13 (Malice—Maliciously—Definition), and WPIC 88.02 (Damages—Arson, Reckless Burning, and Malicious Mischief—Definition). Also use, as applicable, WPIC 88.01 (Building—Arson, Reckless Burning, and Malicious Mischief—Definition) and WPIC 2.25 (Vehicle—Definition).
COMMENT
RCW 9A.48.030.
See Comment to WPIC 80.06 (Arson—Second Degree—Elements).
[Current as of May 2019.]
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