Scenario $3$ involves arson. Modern statutes generally define arson as "the purposeful, intentional burning of a structure."

Scenario $3$: Brad burns down a local grocery store. The owner of the store lives $10$ miles from his store. In fact, no one lives in the store. It is used as a business. Has Brad committed arson, either at the Common Law, and$/$or in contemporary law? Explain with reference to both the Common Law elements of arson, and the contemporary law elements of arson.

Scenario $4$ involves criminal mischief, defined as "intentionally damaging, destroying, defacing, or tampering with the personal property of another."

Scenario $4$: Antonio disagrees with his neighbor's support of a candidate for dog catcher. To demonstrate his disagreement, Antonio throws a rock through a stained$-$glass window of his neighbor's historic home. Has Antonio committed criminal mischief? Explain with reference to the elements of criminal mischief.