Author Question: The Milwaukee Fire Department is fighting a three alarm fire of an occupied warehouse full of ... (Read 156 times)

Bernana · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

The Milwaukee Fire Department is fighting a three alarm fire of an occupied warehouse full of workers, clothing, and industrial machinery. During the operation, several firefighters observe that a strange gasoline smell is present on the lower floor and trailers seem to be present.
What is the PRIMARY role of the firefighters now?

A) To protect any criminal evidence
B) To extinguish the fire
C) To investigate arson
D) To collect evidence before it is destroyed by fire

Question 2

John owns an apartment building that is insured for 1 million dollars and he is having money problems due to a gambling addiction. John makes sure that the building's smoke detectors are working because the building has dozens of tenants and he doesn't want anyone getting hurt. He then sets the building on fire while people are inside to collect the insurance money.
How is this crime classified?

A) Simple arson
B) Arson with the intent to commit manslaughter
C) Aggravated arson
D) All of the above, depending upon whether or not actual injuries or deaths occur