Legal Opinion

K. R. M. v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided July 18, 1978No. JJ-79PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Per curiam

Appellant seeks review and reversal of an adjudication of delinquency on a charge of first degree arson. Damage to a “structure” is an essential element to the *807crime proscribed by F.S. 806.01. “Structure” is specifically defined by F.S. 806.-01(3) as meaning “any building of any kind, any enclosed area with a roof over it, and any vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.” A reading of the record sub judice reveals substantial evidence of appellant’s misuse of fire and is certainly sufficient to sustain a finding that he willfully and maliciously, by fire, damaged personal property within a structure.…

2Cited by2 opinions

  1. Granville v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
  2. S. W. v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980

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