State v. Adams

Defendant appeals his conviction for conspiracy to commit first degree arson. ORS 161.450; ORS 164.325. He assigns error to the denial of his motions for judgment of acquittal, in arrest of judgment and for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. We affirm.

Defendant owned a building which was encumbered by a mortgage. On December 11, 1984, the mortgagee mailed defendant a notice of foreclosure. At that time, the property taxes were three years delinquent. On December 15, the building was destroyed by fire. Louis Smith admitted starting the fire. He testified that he burned the…