State v. Hays

[¶ 1.] Carl Hays was convicted by a Clay County jury of aiding, abetting or advising third degree burglary (SDCL 22-32-8 and 22-3-3); aiding, abetting or advising arson (SDCL 22-33-4- and 22-3-3); and conspiracy to commit arson (SDCL 22-3-8). He appeals and we affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Hays and his father jointly owned a bar in Clay County, South Dakota called CJ’s Corner. 1 On May 27, 1996, the bar was destroyed by fire. The building was insured for $19,000 and the contents for $26,000. Hays reported the fire to his insurance agent the day after the fire, although he did not make a formal claim.…