Armstrong v. State

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

Francis G. Armstrong appeals from his convictions at a jury trial of arson and burglary, for which he was sentenced to concurrent terms of twelve and seven years, respectively, in the Arkansas Department of Correction. We find sufficient merit in one of appellant’s multiple points for appeal to warrant reversal and remand for a new trial.

Appellant first argues that the evidence was insufficient to support the findings of guilt and that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdicts. We do not agree.

Appellant was charged and convicted of burglary…