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What are the elements that the prosecutors in California must prove to convict a person of arson?

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The elements that the state has to satisfy for an Arson conviction in the state of California are; Any person who willingly or maliciously, sets fire to, or burns, or causes to be burned, aids,counsels, procures the burning of, any structure,forest land or property, is guilty of Arson.

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