Describe the differences in the intent requirements between arson and burning with intent to defraud an insurer and explain the reasons for these differences

What will be an ideal response?


• Arson is a general intent crime.
• Burning with intent to defraud an insurer is a specific intent crime because the fundamental basis of the offense is the intent to defraud.

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