{"id":50660,"date":"2024-06-05T16:20:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T16:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5563"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:17:55","slug":"arson-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/arson-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Arson Lawyers in Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Arson is a serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/property-offence-lawyers\/\">property crime<\/a>. An investigation can turn your life upside down before you even see a courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>Our Victoria team reviews the fire investigator\u2019s findings, the forensic evidence, and the Crown\u2019s theory of the case. We work to find the weakest points in the file against you as we build your defence.<\/p>\n<p><b>Criminal defence is all our team does:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40+ combined years of criminal defence experience across Vancouver Island and BC courts.<\/li>\n<li>75+ five-star Google reviews since our office opened in 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Winner of the Consumer Choice Award for Best Criminal Defence Firm in Victoria.<\/li>\n<li>Featured in CBC News, CTV News, and Yahoo News for our criminal defence work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019re available 24\/7 for urgent arrests and investigations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>What should you do if you\u2019re accused of arson?<\/h2>\n<p>The decisions you make right after a fire can shape the rest of your case.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t speak to investigators without a lawyer present.<\/b> Fire investigators often work alongside police. Statements you give them can become evidence against you.<\/li>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t disturb the fire scene or dispose of damaged items.<\/b> Investigators may need to examine debris, wiring, or appliances. Removing or discarding anything, even during cleanup, can appear to be an attempt to destroy evidence.<\/li>\n<li><b>Call a Victoria arson lawyer as soon as you learn you\u2019re under investigation.<\/b> Arson cases often move fast once a fire marshal files a report. Early legal advice matters.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Evidence can disappear quickly in arson cases. Calling a lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">even before you\u2019re charged<\/a> can sometimes stop the investigation from advancing at all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What is arson, and what are the penalties?<\/h2>\n<p>The Criminal Code splits arson into several distinct charges. The charge that the Crown chooses depends on intent, ownership, and whether anyone was put at risk. The table below breaks it down.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 28%; text-align: left;\">CHARGE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 42%; text-align: left;\">WHAT IT MEANS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%; text-align: left;\">MAXIMUM PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson, disregard for human life (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-433.html\"><b>s. 433<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Setting a fire or explosion, knowing or not caring whether people were inside, or causing bodily harm.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Life imprisonment (indictable only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson, damage to property (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-434.html\"><b>s. 434<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Setting a fire or explosion that damages property you do not fully own.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">14 years (indictable only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson, damage to your own property (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/C-46\/section-434.1.html\"><b>s. 434.1<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Setting a fire or explosion to property you own that puts someone else's health, safety, or property at serious risk.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">14 years (indictable only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson for a fraudulent purpose (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-435.html\"><b>s. 435<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Setting a fire with intent to defraud, such as an insurance claim.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson by negligence (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-436.html\"><b>s. 436<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Failing to meet a reasonable standard of care over property you own or control, causing a fire that harms someone or damages property.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">5 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>Arson charges involving disregard for human life and damage to property (even your own property) are indictable only. That could mean a lengthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/jail-sentences\/\">prison term<\/a>, with no chance of prosecution as a lesser summary offence. That makes a professional defence from an arson lawyer essential.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>What is the long-term impact of a conviction?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the precise charge, a conviction for arson carries some of the harshest consequences in the Criminal Code.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beyond the potential incarceration, the long-term effects of a criminal record may be seen in:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Future employment restrictions due to criminal background checks.<\/li>\n<li>Travel difficulties, including possible denial of entry to the United States.<\/li>\n<li>Financial penalties if you\u2019re ordered to repay the victim or insurer for the value of the property destroyed.<\/li>\n<li>Immigration consequences for non-Canadian citizens, including possible removal from Canada under the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/i-2.5\/\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As soon as we\u2019re brought into your case, we work to prevent such consequences. We understand your future may be on the line, and we will do everything we can to protect it.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>How can Strategic Criminal Defence help you?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> leads our Victoria team. She spent a decade working within the Crown Prosecution Service and the Judges\u2019 Chambers. That experience provides insight into how the Crown builds serious property cases, such as arson.<\/p>\n<h3>How do we help after an arrest?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re arrested, the police may hold you at the Victoria Police Department at 850 Caledonia Avenue. They then decide whether to release you or seek a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Given the seriousness of most arson charges, the Crown often opposes release. Your lawyer\u2019s arguments at the bail hearing carry real weight.<\/p>\n<p><b>However, if you\u2019re released, you\u2019ll usually have to follow tight bail conditions, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular check-ins with a bail supervisor or the police.<\/li>\n<li>A strict curfew or house arrest.<\/li>\n<li>A no-contact order barring you from contacting co-accused persons, witnesses, or the property owner.<\/li>\n<li>A requirement to stay away from the property where the fire occurred.<\/li>\n<li>A ban on possessing accelerants, incendiary devices, or other fire-starting materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re not released, you may be detained at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre in Saanich until your case is over.<\/p>\n<h3>Can we prevent a trial and a criminal record?<\/h3>\n<p>At your first court appearance at the Victoria Law Courts on Burdett Avenue, we can request the Crown\u2019s disclosure package. This includes the fire investigator\u2019s report and other evidence against you. We examine this and start building your defence.<\/p>\n<p>We can also start negotiating with the Crown Prosecution Service. That could lead to a reduced charge in some cases.<\/p>\n<p><b>Some pre-trial resolutions in less serious arson cases include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A charge reduction if the evidence does not support intent or recklessness.<\/li>\n<li>A stay or withdrawal of charges if the fire investigation cannot reliably establish how or why the fire started.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/discharges\/\">conditional discharge<\/a> for a negligence-based charge (no criminal record).<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/peace-bond\/\">peace bond<\/a> lets you avoid prosecution if you agree to keep the peace for a set period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether any of these apply depends heavily on which arson charge you face. The indictable-only offences leave far less room to negotiate than the hybrid ones.<\/p>\n<p>If a trial is necessary, we will represent you, usually at the Supreme Court of British Columbia. We\u2019ve represented hundreds of clients facing serious criminal charges across Greater Victoria, the West Shore, and Vancouver Island.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cA combination of youthful energy and valuable experience\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the first phone call, Julia inspired confidence and was reassuring. She treated me with respect and really listened. She has a combination of youthful energy and valuable experience. She communicated with the prosecutor, and no charges were approved against me. This all ended without having to go to trial.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>J.Y.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cEducated, thorough, and decisive\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> was excellent, she handled my case swiftly with professionalism. Educated, thorough and decisive is how I would describe her.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>A.H.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cHelped me get possibly the best outcome\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreat service from Julia, always very easy to contact and explained everything very well to me. She helped me get possibly the best outcome from my case. She was always very helpful throughout the whole process. 5 stars!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>E.F.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>What defences can protect you in an arson case?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Depending on the precise charge and the evidence, we may argue:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fire was accidental, not intentional or reckless. This is common with faulty wiring, appliance failures, or other electrical causes.<\/li>\n<li>The fire investigation used outdated or unreliable methods to determine the fire\u2019s origin and cause.<\/li>\n<li>You were not the person who started the fire. This can be a defence in cases built on circumstantial evidence.<\/li>\n<li>You lacked the intent to defraud anyone. This can be used if the Crown alleges the fire was set for insurance money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a lawyer who understands fire science, the local courthouse, and the people who work there can provide an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-50660-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-50660-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-50660-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-50660-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-50660-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-2bb058f47a5d4d042 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-2bb058f47a5d4d042 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2bb058f47a5d4d042 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2bb058f47a5d4d042\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-50660-1\" data-target=\"#2bb058f47a5d4d042\" href=\"#2bb058f47a5d4d042\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will an arson charge ruin my life?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2bb058f47a5d4d042\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not necessarily. The charge is serious, but the outcome depends on the evidence, your history, and how quickly you get legal help. A strong defence can lead to a reduced charge, an acquittal, or a resolution that avoids a criminal record.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-143e73de3c1c7d635 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-143e73de3c1c7d635 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-143e73de3c1c7d635 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"143e73de3c1c7d635\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-50660-1\" data-target=\"#143e73de3c1c7d635\" href=\"#143e73de3c1c7d635\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can fire investigators be wrong about the cause of a fire?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"143e73de3c1c7d635\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Fire science has advanced significantly. Techniques once considered reliable have since been shown to produce false conclusions. An independent review of the evidence can uncover these issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-30593e4973ba25677 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-30593e4973ba25677 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-30593e4973ba25677 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"30593e4973ba25677\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-50660-1\" data-target=\"#30593e4973ba25677\" href=\"#30593e4973ba25677\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need a lawyer if I\u2019m only under investigation for arson?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"30593e4973ba25677\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Statements made to fire investigators or police during an investigation can lead directly to a charge. Legal advice beforehand can prevent this and may stop the investigation from advancing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-bf6c474025c07a41d .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-50660-1 .panel-bf6c474025c07a41d .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bf6c474025c07a41d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bf6c474025c07a41d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-50660-1\" data-target=\"#bf6c474025c07a41d\" href=\"#bf6c474025c07a41d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if the fire happened on property I own?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bf6c474025c07a41d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Owning the property does not protect you from a charge. Under section 434.1, setting a fire to your own property is still a crime if it puts someone else\u2019s health, safety, or property at serious risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: September 14, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. 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