714-978-9988. Fullerton Criminal Defense. Call now
714-978-9988. Fullerton Criminal Defense. Call now
Arson (PC 451) vs Recklessly Causing a Fire (PC 452)
Aggressive Defense Strategies
Facing arson in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, or Santa Ana—or reckless fire (PC 452) in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, or Irvine? Modern fire science (NFPA) often tells a different story. We attack faulty “burn pattern” theories and push intent down to recklessness—or out of the case entirely. Call/Text 714-978-9988.
Expert Legal Advice
- PC 451 (intent) vs PC 452 (recklessness): quick side-by-side elements and penalties.
- How these cases are built: origin/cause experts, accelerant testing, insurance records, video—frequently misread.
- Defenses that work: alternate ignition sources, contamination, timeline gaps, suppression of overbroad searches.
CTA: 714-978-9988 • PoseidonDefenseLaw.com - Not Legal Advice.
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