Tara returned home one evening to find smoke residue on the inside of her home. There was a film on her walls as if there had been a fire (although there was no visible fire damage) or someone had funneled smoke into her home while she was away. If it is determined that the smoke residue was caused by another individual, what criminal charge may be appropriate?

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Arson does not necessarily require visible fire damage; the act of intentionally setting a fire or causing smoke damage can suffice for an arson charge. The presence of smoke residue indicates intentional harm or damage to property, fitting the criteria for arson.

Tara Returned Home One Evening to Find Smoke Residue on the Inside