State v. Burton

HUNTER, Robert C., Judge.

Michael Wayne Burton (“defendant”) appeals from the trial court’s order imposing a sentence of 67 to 90 months imprisonment following a jury verdict finding defendant guilty of first degree arson for setting fire to his former landlord’s house. First, defendant argues the trial court erred by denying his motion to dismiss the charge for insufficient evidence. Second, defendant argues the trial court erred by denying his motion to continue when defendant’s alibi witnesses failed to appear for trial, because denial of the motion: (1) denied defendant his right to…