The fines and incarceration for setting an arson fire are considerable. If you’re convicted for engaging in arson in Dauphin County, a judge will issue an arson penalty according to the specifics of the crime.
The majority of arson offenses result in felony charges. The fines for arson punishment may be:
Up to $25,000 for both first-degree arson and second-degree arson felonies; or,
A maximum of $15,000 for a third-degree arson felony.