In New York, a person is guilty of arson in the ________ when she or he intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire, and when (a) another person who is not a participant in the crime is present in such building or motor vehicle at the time, and (b) the defendant knows that fact or the circumstances are such as to render the presence of such a person therein a reasonable possibility.

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In New York, arson in the second degree is defined by the intentional damaging of a building or motor vehicle by starting a fire when there is a non-participating person present, and the defendant is aware or should reasonably be aware of their presence.

In New York, a Person Is Guilty of Arson in the ________