People v. Partridge

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of burning real property, MCL 750.73; MSA 28.268. He was sentenced to imprisonment for six years and eight months to ten years, and ordered to pay restitution of $66,029.37. Defendant appeals as of right. We affirm his conviction, but vacate his sentence and remand for resentencing.

Defendant’s conviction arises from his participation in the arson of a home that was under construction. On appeal, he contends that the trial court should have granted his motion for a directed verdict because there was insufficient evidence that he aided and abetted…