State v. Risner

Thomas F. Bryant, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal from the judgment and sentence imposed by the Common Pleas Court of Putnam County upon a jury verdict, finding appellant, Tommy Ray Risner, guilty of aggravated arson.

On March 16, 1990, a house owned by appellant’s mother was destroyed by fire. Investigation by the assistant fire marshal disclosed evidence that the loss resulted from arson.

Appellant was indicted on one count of aggravated arson, in violation of R.C. 2909.02(A)(2). Appellant entered a plea of not guilty and filed his notice of alibi. Trial held on August 6 and 7, 1990,…