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An Arson Statute Provides That One Is Guilty of Arson

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An arson statute provides that one is guilty of arson if that person starts a fire with the purpose of (1)destroying an occupied structure of another or (2)damaging any property,his own or another's,to collect insurance.Please write a short paragraph identifying the actus reus,the mens rea,and the harm done by this crime.


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