6.  Sentencing for arson offenses. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Section: 97206

Jurisdiction: PA

Bluebook Citation: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 97206

§ 9720.6.  Sentencing for arson offenses. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for arson offenses if any of the following factors are present: (1)  bodily injury results to a firefighter, police officer or other person actively engaged in fighting the fire; (2)  serious bodily injury results to a civilian; (3)  more than three people were present inside the property at the time of the offense; (4)  the fire caused more than $1,000,000 in property damage; or (5)  the actor used, attempted to use or possessed an explosive or incendiary device as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5515(a) (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training). (Feb. 25, 2014, P.L.33, No.16, eff. 60 days) 2014 Amendment. Act 16 added section 9720.6.

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