{"id":1431,"date":"2020-01-15T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1431"},"modified":"2020-01-24T18:27:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T18:27:02","slug":"can-i-be-arrested-for-setting-a-fire-on-my-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/can-i-be-arrested-for-setting-a-fire-on-my-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be Arrested for Setting a Fire on My Property?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether it\u2019s a pile of leaves, your ex\u2019s forget-me-nots<\/em>, or simply a curious science experiment in the works, there are many of reasons why you might be asking about the legalities of setting a fire on your property. As it turns out, it is a very important and responsible inquiry to ask since Indiana does have certain regulations that restrict outdoor burning practices, known as open burning laws<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about such\nlaws before stepping outside and igniting something into flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Criminal
Criminal Defense Law Firm 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Indiana Open Burning Laws<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here in Indiana, the law defines open burning as burning\nmaterials in a way that results in the release of smoke and harmful emissions.\nBecause such by-product doesn\u2019t pass through a chimney or vent, it directly\npollutes the air, and thus, harms both the environment and our health. For\nthese reasons, the state imposes certain limitations on open burning appositely\ncalled open burning laws<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning trash and other materials for the purpose of disposal in an open-style fashion is illegal here in Indiana. However, there are certain exemptions that allow opening burning known as exempt burning activities<\/em>. If your particular burning need falls within the boundaries of these exceptions, opening burning is likely legal. Examples of such exemptions include boy and girl scouting training, recreational fires, ceremonial fires, fire pits, barbecues, and similar things that involve lighting an outdoor fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, there are still certain terms and conditions\nfor even exempt burning activities, so be sure to always check with the local\nmunicipality for the rules on these activities. Furthermore, even if your state\nor local ordinances permit open burning, you have to adhere to any active fire\nbans that might be in place at the time. When it comes to operations like fireman\ntraining, disaster debris management, land clearing, and prescribed burns,\nauthorities must first require approval from the Indiana Department of\nEnvironmental Management (IDEM). View a comprehensive list of Indiana\u2019s open burn laws\nand rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Arrested for Starting a Fire<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you are reported or caught in the act of breaking any open burn laws in Indiana, you will face hefty fines and potential bans from certain areas. As for being arrested, it is very unlikely that you will go to jail for burning something outside on your property unless the activity directly results in damage to another person or property. In such a case, you could be arrested and charged with a type of arson<\/a>, which is a federal-level crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal crimes are more serious than state crimes, or misdemeanors<\/em>,\nand generally come with heftier fines and penalties, including jail time. In\nfact, a felony crime is one that is punishable by up to one year in a federal\nprison. See our blog, \u201cHow\nIndiana Classifies Felony Offenses<\/a>\u201d to learn more about felony criminal\ncharges and penalties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are facing felony charges for arson in Indiana, it is vital that you contact a seasoned criminal defense lawyer<\/a> to get started in your defense before it\u2019s too late. You have a much higher chance at avoiding the maximum penalties, including jail time, for an Indiana arson conviction if you have the right attorney on your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Indiana Criminal Defense Lawyer You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule a consultation with aggressive criminal defense attorney, David E. Lewis regarding your felony crimes<\/a>. He will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms after being charged with invasion of privacy in Indianapolis. With decades of hands-on experience, you can trust Attorney David E. Lewis to build you a strong and impactful defense against your criminal charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Indianapolis
Schedule a Free Consultation Today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s a pile of leaves, your ex\u2019s forget-me-nots, or simply a curious science experiment in the works, there are many of reasons why you might be asking about the legalities of setting a fire on your property. As it … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1432,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[951,2,1],"tags":[944,946,945,948,950,943,942,947],"class_list":["post-1431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arson","category-criminal-defense","category-criminal-law","tag-arrested-for-setting-a-fire","tag-arson-criminal-charges-indiana","tag-arson-lawyer-indianapolis","tag-burning-laws-fire-laws","tag-felony-criminal-lawyer-indianapolis","tag-fire-setting-laws-indiana","tag-indiana-open-burning-laws","tag-penalties-for-arson-indiana"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1431"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1441,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1431\/revisions\/1441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}