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Term: LA BOMBA
Definition: La Bomba is a dangerous object that can start a fire. It is made up of a plastic bag filled with fuel and placed inside a paper bag stuffed with tissue and rigged with a fuse. If someone uses La Bomba to start a fire, they are breaking the law and can be punished.
Legal Information: According to the federal arson statute (18 USCA § 844(j)), using La Bomba to start a fire is a violation of the law.
Definition: La bomba is an incendiary device that is made up of a plastic bag filled with fuel and placed inside a paper bag stuffed with tissue and rigged with a fuse. It is sometimes capitalized. If a person uses this device to start a fire, they are breaking the federal arson statute, which can be found in 18 USCA § 844(j).
Example: The police found evidence of a la bomba at the scene of the fire.
Explanation: This example shows how la bomba is used to start a fire and how it is considered a violation of the federal arson statute.
Example: The suspect was arrested for attempting to use a la bomba to start a fire.
Explanation: This example illustrates how a person can be arrested for attempting to use la bomba to start a fire, even if they were not successful in their attempt.