People v. Fawaz

Defendant was convicted by a jury of one count of arson of a dwelling house, MCL 750.72, one count of arson of insured property, MCL 750.75, and two counts of making false statements about material matters for an insurance claim, MCL 500.4511(1). Defendant was sentenced to five years’ probation plus fines, costs, and $29,408.74 in restitution. The prosecution appeals by right the trial court’s judgment of sentence. On appeal the prosecution argues that the trial court erred when it concluded that two firefighters and defendant’s neighbor were not “victims” for purposes of assessing points for…