You are investigating a crime. You discover that Joe Smith poured gasoline on the corner of his neighbor’s barn while the neighbor was inside, and lit it. The neighbor’s son saw the flames and doused them before they engulfed the barn. No one was injured. Your investigation also reveals that Joe Smith and his neighbor had recently argued. With what crime can you charge Joe Smith?
a. No crime because there was no harm.
b. Property arson because no people were harmed only property.
c. Attempted property arson
d. Attempted violent arson because he intended to hurt his neighbor.
e. Violent arson because he intended to hurt his neighbor and setting the fire
is the act of arson.
e. Violent arson because he intended to hurt his neighbor and setting the fire
is the act of arson.
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