Lubbock Arson Attorney

Arson Charges in Texas

At the Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza, our Lubbock arson defense attorney has over 12 years of in-depth legal experience. As a result, she has a comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal law in addition to a long track record of success. Regardless of the severity of the charges against you, Attorney Mendoza can efficiently guide you through the criminal process and help you pursue the results you need. Our legal team will work relentlessly to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed completely.

Arson Laws in Texas

Arson charges in Texas can come about in many different ways. They can be brought when a fire is intended to damage or destroy structures, open-space land, vegetation, or fences. It is important to know that arson happens either when there is proof of recklessness when starting a fire, or when there is intent to cause damage and destroy. This means arson charges can be brought if an individual was careless when setting fire to their own property and the fire spread to another person’s property, or if it caused damage to another individual.

Penalties for Arson

Arson is considered an extremely serious criminal offense in Texas, and it is typically charged as a second degree felony. Being convicted of a second degree felony may result in fines of up to $10,000 and anywhere from 2 to 20 years in prison.

Being convicted of arson could result in decades in prison, which is why it is imperative to retain effective and experienced representation. We can discuss your case with you and help you figure out your next best steps for moving forward.