People v. Lindsey

Defendant was convicted by a jury of arson. After sentence, he appeals by right.

On appeal, defendant raises five issues, only one of which has any merit.

Although defendant frames the issue somewhat differently, the real question is: Was there sufficient evidence upon which the jury could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

Mere opportunity of a defendant to commit arson is insufficient to support a conviction of arson. To obtain a conviction under the statute, it is necessary to show that a dwelling house was burned by, or at the urging of, or with the assistance of, the…