Analysis of arson case of nanny in Hangzhou

Legal analysis: Mo Huanjing was criminally detained by Shangcheng Branch of Hangzhou Public Security Bureau on suspicion of arson. In July of the same year 1, Hangzhou procuratorate prosecuted Mo Huanjing, a nanny suspected of arson, for arson and theft. According to the investigation, the defendant Mo Huanjing has long been addicted to gambling. While working as a nanny in the victim's home, Zhu Xiaozhen stole valuables from his home for pawn and mortgage, or borrowed money from Zhu Xiaozhen on the grounds of buying a house. All the proceeds were used for gambling and squandered.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Criminal Law.

Article 114 Whoever sets fire, breaks water, explodes, releases toxic, radioactive, infectious disease pathogens and other substances or endangers public safety by other dangerous means, but has not caused serious consequences, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years.

Article 115 Whoever sets fire, breaks water, explodes, releases toxic, radioactive, infectious disease pathogens and other substances, or causes serious injury, death or heavy losses to public or private property by other dangerous means, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years, life imprisonment or death.