State v. Corrigan

Foth, C.J.:

Defendant Michael C. Corrigan appeals his jury conviction of arson. He contends he was denied a speedy trial and that hearsay evidence was admitted in violation of his Sixth Amendment right of confrontation.

The fire occurred on the morning of October 5, 1982, at a bait shop and general store owned and operated by defendant in Perry, Kansas. Defendant, his wife Janet, and their two-month-old child were in their mobile home near the bait shop when the fire was discovered.

Combined investigations by the State Fire Marshal’s office and investigators from defendant’s insurance company…