People v. Taylor

A Madison County jury found defendant Ginger Taylor guilty of arson as charged. The trial court sentenced her to two years of probation. She appeals. We reverse.

Defendant raises issues regarding the fairness of her trial, but we do not consider them because we consider the evidence insufficient to support the judgment. A Madison County grand jury indicted defendant and Bill Irvin for setting fire to her Collinsville residence with intent to defraud an insurer. The prosecution of Irvin was severed from defendant’s for trial, and defendant’s jury was instructed regarding principles of…