Questions: Criminal Law and Cybercrime Progress 25% Decision Point: Airport Fire Feeling like the world is falling in around him, Art decides to go to on a plane ride in the middle of the night. He goes to the local airport, which is empty, starts up his plane and takes off. A few minutes later, some gas canisters fire at the airport, a fire breaks out and burns the airport hangar to the ground, destroying many of Art's other planes. Robin, a security guard who Art did not know was there, dies in the fire. He decides not to come back to Indiana and flies to Destin, Florida. If you were to accuse Art of a crime, which crime would you choose? Select an option from the choices below and click Submit: Larceny Murder Arson Submit Previous Next

The answer is Arson

Larceny involves the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of its possession. In this scenario, there is no indication that Art took someone else's property with such intent. Therefore, larceny is not applicable.

Murder involves the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. While Robin, the security guard, did die in the fire, there is no evidence to suggest that Art had the intent to kill Robin or even knew of his presence. Therefore, murder may not be the most appropriate charge.

Arson involves the willful and malicious burning of property. In this case, the fire that broke out at the airport resulted in the destruction of the hangar and Art's planes. If it can be proven that Art started the fire intentionally or through reckless behavior, arson would be the most fitting charge. Given the context provided, arson is the most appropriate crime to accuse Art of.