State v. Cody, 07ap-142 (12-18-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendant-appellant, James R. Cody, from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, following a jury trial in which appellant was found guilty of aggravated arson.

{¶ 2} On June 30, 2006, appellant was indicted on two counts of aggravated arson. Count 1 of the indictment alleged a violation of R.C.2909.02(A)(1), a first-degree felony, while Count 2 alleged a violation of R.C. 2909.02(A)(2), a second-degree felony.

{¶ 3} The matter came for trial before a jury beginning January 16, 2007. In June of 2006, Kathy Edwards rented an apartment at 3518…