Which of the following does NOT represent an extension of the crime of arson under modern American statutes?
a. Defining the offense of arson to include commercial buildings.
b. Including vehicles in the definition of the offense of arson.
c. Providing that use of explosives to damage a structure constitutes arson.
d. Treating all instances of malicious mischief as arson if they are directed at someone’s home.
Answer: D
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