A forest fire is raging just outside of a small resort town in the Mountains of Colorado. As the fire approaches the town, John runs to the first house at the edge of town and pours gasoline in it and starts it on fire to create a fire break. John is charged with Arson.
• What would be the best defense John's attorney could use?
• What will be the factors that the court will review in deciding if the defense is a good one?
Compare and contrast the elements of Larceny and Identity Theft laws. Why was it necessary to create an identity theft law if already had a larceny law?