Galloway v. State

Appellant was indicted for the February 2, 1980, arson of the Mayer Electric building located on Adams Avenue in downtown Montgomery, in violation of Alabama Code § 13A-7-42 (Amended 1977.) A lengthy trial followed with the jury, after several days of deliberation, finding her guilty of arson in the second degree as charged in the indictment. Subsequent thereto, the trial court held a sentencing hearing where it fixed appellant's punishment at three years' imprisonment. From that conviction she now appeals in forma pauperis.

Larry Miles, president of APCOA, Incorporated, which installs burglar…