People v. Ames

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: On appeal from a jury verdict convicting him of arson in the third degree and petit larceny, defendant contends that the evidence was legally insufficient to establish his intent to commit the crime of arson. Defendant testified in his own defense and conceded that he was *1009present inside the building at the time the crime was committed, but maintains that there was no proof that he acted with the requisite intent to damage the building either by starting the fire (see, Penal Law § 150.10 [1]) or acting as an accessory (see, Penal Law § 20.00) to Leroy…