Arson


Covington, Kentucky, Arson Defense Lawyer

When county or state prosecutors in Kentucky file charges of arson against a person, it frequently is done without the support of sound evidence. At our Covington firm, criminal defense attorney Paul J. Dickman, carefully examines the prosecution's case against a client and identifies points at which they failed to prove our client committed arson.

If you are being investigated for arson or insurance fraud it is extremely important to have your lawyer present before you make any statement to police, investigators, or prosecutors. Contact our Covington office to arrange a free consultation with attorney Paul J. Dickman.

In Kentucky, second-degree arson, a felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, is the starting of a fire or causing of an explosion with the intent to destroy or damage a building or to collect insurance benefits. First-degree arson charges may be leveled if the building is a church, home, or school, while third-degree arson may involve the burning of property. If a fireman, rescue worker, or building occupant is injured or killed, additional charges with penalties similar to those for assault or murder would apply.

Defense against arson charges may involve refuting the prosecution's claim that our client intended to damage the building or challenging the evidence pointing to our client as the source of the fire or explosion. Insurance fraud is a closely related issue and nearly always investigated as motive when arson is suspected.

If you may be a suspect or are under investigation for arson or insurance fraud, call 859-491-7999 or e-mail our Covington, Kentucky, firm for a free consultation with attorney Paul J. Dickman before making any statement to investigators, press, or police.

At Dickman Law, our criminal defense lawyer provides defense against arson, insurance fraud, manslaughter, and assault charges for clients from Covington, Newport, Fort Thomas, and other Northern Kentucky communities. We are committed to seeing that every client gets powerful representation and the best outcome possible.

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Dickman Law Offices, P.S.C., in Covington, Kentucky, provides criminal defense representation to clients in Florence, Covington, Newport, Fort Mitchell Burlington, Independence, Union, Fort Thomas, Alexandria and other communities throughout Boone County, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton, Mason, Grant and Gallatin counties, and in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area.

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