Most jurisdictions have enacted statutes making it a crime to burn any property with the intent to defraud an insurance company, usually requiring the prosecution to prove _______________.

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Most jurisdictions require the prosecution to prove the defendant's specific intent to defraud in order to convict them of burning property to defraud an insurance company. The other options - complete destruction of the property and the presence of an active insurance policy - may be factors in the case, but they are not typically requirements for a conviction.

Most Jurisdictions Have Enacted Statutes Making It a Crime to Burn