State v. Buckingham

Herrmann, J.:

The defendant was tried by jury upon a charge of arson in the first degree. The property involved was 418 West Front Street, in Wilmington, which was being operated as a junk yard by Wilmington Waste & Materials, Inc. Motions for judgment of acquittal were duly made during the trial but were denied. Following a guilty verdict, the defendant now renews'his motion for judgment of acquittal and, in the alternative he moves for a new trial. 1

The verdict of guilt may not stand unless it is supported by evidence, as to all essential elements of the offense, sufficient to sustain a…