People v. Martin

The State charged defendant, David Martin, with attempt (residential arson) and reckless conduct. Following a bench trial, the circuit court of Will County found defendant not guilty of attempt (residential arson) and guilty of reckless conduct. The trial court denied defendant’s motions to reconsider, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

The reckless conduct charge alleged that defendant, acting in a reckless manner, knowingly removed end caps to natural gas lines in the dwelling place of Christopher Campbell in such…