Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Del. Code (Title 11) § 804: Reckless burning or exploding; class A misdemeanor

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion that recklessly endangers property or people is a Class A misdemeanor if losses are under $1,500, or a Class G felony if losses are $1,500 or more.

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