People v. Lee

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OPINION

Here we hold that arson of an inhabited structure or property (Pen. Code, § 451, subd. (b))1 is a general intent crime.

Paul Hyun Lee appeals from a judgment, following court trial, of one count of arson of an inhabited structure or property (§451, subd. (b)) and one count of arson of property of another (§ 451, subd. (d)). He asserts that…