Greene v. State

OPINION

SHERRY RADACK Chief Justice.

A jury convicted appellant, Jeannette Marie Greene, of arson. Appellant stipulated to two prior felony convictions, and the trial court assessed punishment at 25 years’ confinement. We affirm.

Background

Darrell Greene was appellant’s former common-law husband, and Kathie Ritchie was his girlfriend. On October 8, 2001, someone set Ritchie’s car on fire. The State presented evidence that appellant had been involved in a physical altercation and had argued with Darrell Greene the day before the arson. The State also produced telephone messages to Ritchie, on…