People v. Foster

Opinion

TORRES, J. *

Defendant was charged in a two-count information with arson (Pen. Code, § 449a) and insurance fraud (Pen. Code, § 548). The jury found defendant guilty as charged and he was sentenced to prison. He appeals.

Facts

In December of 1976, defendant purchased a 1977 Travel Queen Motor Home, hereafter referred to as Travel Queen. He made a down payment of $8,753.60 and obtained a loan of $18,000 from Crocker Bank in South Arcadia. License fees were paid at the time of purchase, the registration expiring in December 1977. The vehicle registration was sent to defendant and the pink…