Article 150 Arson | Penal Law Article 150

New York Arson Lawyer

Arson cases in New York can involve allegations ranging from misdemeanor fire-related conduct to the most serious felony accusations involving injury, occupied buildings, accelerants, insurance issues, or alleged intent to damage property. These cases often require fast preservation of fire-scene evidence and careful expert review.

Lebedin Kofman LLP defends clients in New York arson, fire-related, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and serious felony investigations across New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.

Call 646-663-4430 or contact the firm for a confidential consultation.

Issues that may matter

fire origin and cause
accelerant allegations
building occupancy
injury or risk-of-injury allegations
insurance or financial motive claims
statements
surveillance and location data
fire marshal and laboratory evidence

Defense approach

Arson cases should be investigated early because fire-scene evidence can change quickly. Defense work may include preserving photographs, video, location data, insurance records, communications, fire marshal reports, lab reports, and witness accounts. Where needed, independent fire-origin or forensic experts can review whether the prosecution theory is reliable.

The defense may focus on accident, lack of intent, mistaken identity, unreliable origin-and-cause conclusions, unlawful searches, improper statements, motive assumptions, and whether the charged degree fits the facts.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do after an arson investigation or arrest?

Speak with counsel immediately and avoid making statements about the fire, intent, insurance, property ownership, or where you were. Fire-scene evidence, video, location data, and expert review may need to be preserved quickly.

Can arson charges be challenged with expert evidence?

Yes. Fire-origin, cause, accelerant, laboratory, accident, and alternative-cause issues can be central. Expert review can be important where prosecutors rely on fire marshal or laboratory conclusions.

Contact Lebedin Kofman LLP

If you are under investigation or charged in an arson or fire-related case, call 646-663-4430 or contact Lebedin Kofman LLP.