Gray v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Charles Gray appeals from his conviction of burglary and attempted arson.

1. The trial court did not err in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. The evidence showed that he was found inside the diner approximately one hour after it closed, that the walls had been soaked with a flammable substance, that the valve from the propane gas outlets had been shut off, that a jug of gasoline was in the sink and a five-gallon can of gasoline was on the floor, appellant had a cigarette lighter in his pocket and also had in his possession packets of chewing gum and…