An arson statute provides that one is guilty of arson if that person starts a fire with the purpose of (1) destroying an occupied structure of another or (2) damaging any property, his own or another's, to collect insurance.  Please write a short paragraph identifying the actus reus, the mens rea, and the harm done by this crime.

What will be an ideal response?


The actus reus element is that a fire is started. The mens rea element is that the act was done purposely. The harm elements are destroying and damaging, along with the specific types of structures targeted.

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