James, frustrated with the constant disturbances caused by his neighbor, tampers with the neighbor's electrical system, resulting in a fire that destroys several rooms of the neighbor's house. There are no reported injuries. Which element must the prosecution demonstrate to prove that James committed arson?
James acted to cause a fire that resulted in property damage.
James created a dangerous condition by tampering with the electrical system, leading to a fire.
James worked with others to plan the destruction of multiple properties through fire.
James caused the fire while attempting to fix the electrical system.
To establish arson, the prosecution must show that James acted with the purpose of causing a fire that resulted in property damage. By tampering with the electrical system, James created conditions that led to the destruction of property, fulfilling the necessary element for arson. The absence of injuries does not affect the charge, as arson focuses on deliberate property damage by fire.
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