State v. Spearin

WATHEN, Justice.

After a jury trial in Superior Court (Pe-nobscot County), defendant was convicted of arson with the intent to collect insurance proceeds. 17-A M.R.S.A. § 802(1)(B)(1) (1983). On appeal, he argues that: (1) the court erred in admitting evidence of defendant’s submission of a claim for insurance proceeds, (2) the prosecutor made inappropriate comments during final argument, and (3) the evidence was insufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. We deny the appeal.

The facts of this case may be summarized as follows: Defendant’s house burned oh May 24, 1978. Defendant…