People v. Gugliotta

The defendant was convicted of arson and sentenced to four years probation. He appeals on the grounds that (1) the trial court erred in admitting evidence of three other fires, the prejudicial effect of which outweighed their probative value and (2) the evidence adduced at trial was not sufficient to prove the charge of arson beyond a reasonable doubt.

We agree with the defendant’s contentions and reverse the conviction of the defendant.

The fire which was the basis of the information charging the defendant with arson occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on November 19,1977, at an apartment building…