# W. Va. Code § 61-3-7: Causing injuries during an arson-related crime; penalties

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## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 61-3-7
- **Heading:** Causing injuries during an arson-related crime; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 61 / Article 3 / Section 7

## Text

(a) Any person who violates the provisions of sections one, two, three, four, five or six of this article, which violation causes bodily injury, but does not result in death, to any person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to the penitentiary for a definite term of imprisonment which is not less than two nor more than ten years, or fined not more than $5,000, or both. A person imprisoned pursuant to this section is not eligible for parole prior to having served a minimum of two years of his or her sentence or the minimum period required by the provisions of section thirteen, article twelve, chapter sixty-two of this code, whichever is greater.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of sections one, two, three, four, five or six of this article, which violation causes serious bodily injury which maims, disfigures, or disables any person, but does not result in death, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to the penitentiary for a definite term of imprisonment which is not less than three nor more than fifteen years, or fined not more than $10,000, or both. A person imprisoned pursuant to this section is not eligible for parole prior to having served a minimum of three years of his or her sentence or the minimum period required by the provisions of section thirteen, article twelve, chapter sixty-two of this code, whichever is greater.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-1 §61-3-1. Burning, etc., of a dwelling or outbuilding; first degree arson; penalty; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-2 §61-3-2. Burning, etc., of other buildings or structures; second degree arson; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-3 §61-3-3. Burning personal property of another of the value of five hundred dollars or more; third degree arson; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-4 §61-3-4. Attempt to commit arson; fourth degree arson; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-5 §61-3-5. Burning, or attempting to burn, insured property; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-6 §61-3-6. Willfully, unlawfully and maliciously setting fire on lands; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-7 §61-3-7. Causing injuries during an arson-related crime; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-8 §61-3-8. Recovery of costs incurred in fighting fires caused by arson.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-11 §61-3-11. Burglary; entry of dwelling or outhouse; criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-12 §61-3-12. Entry of building other than dwelling; entry of railroad, traction or motorcar, steamboat, or other vessel; penalties; counts in indictment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-13 §61-3-13. Grand and petit larceny distinguished; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-14 §61-3-14. Larceny of bank notes, checks, writings of value and book accounts; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S14.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-15 §61-3-15. How value of notes, book accounts and other writings determined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S15.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-3-16 §61-3-16. Larceny of things savoring of realty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A3_S16.md)

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