State v. Latham

Cunningham, J.*

Petitioner, James Scott Latham, seeks review of a Court of Appeals decision affirming his conviction for first degree arson. State v. Latham, 30 Wn. App. 776, 638 P.2d 692 (1981). For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Petitioner's conviction stems from a fire at his home in Wenatchee, Washington. In August 1979 petitioner was residing, with his wife and small son, in a single-family dwelling owned by his wife, Luenna. On August 6, 1979, petitioner's home was severely damaged by fire. According to the petitioner, he arrived home at approximately 7 a.m. on the day of the…